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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

S18 JGHMOT history

S18 JGH is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

S18 JGH grey Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,439 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 JGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 JGH was last recorded at 76,439 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,244 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,195 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,439 miles
  • 2025 – 74,244 miles
  • 2024 – 72,564 miles
  • 2023 – 68,436 miles
  • 2022 – 66,938 miles
  • 2021 – 65,100 miles
  • 2019 – 64,321 miles
  • 2018 – 62,218 miles
  • 2017 – 61,466 miles
  • 2016 – 60,723 miles
  • 2015 – 60,096 miles
  • 2014 – 59,520 miles
  • 2013 – 58,912 miles
  • 2012 – 54,854 miles
  • 2011 – 51,117 miles
  • 2010 – 40,638 miles
  • 2009 – 31,419 miles
  • 2008 – 20,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,439 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split slight

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 2 mm on both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,439 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    717700323015
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,439 miles (+2,195)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    901637508889
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,244 miles (+1,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,244 miles
    Test number
    287775907130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,564 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    952084412665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,436 miles (+1,498)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,436 miles
    Test number
    576816082586
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass66,938 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,938 miles
    Test number
    331529922213
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split slight (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail66,938 miles (+1,838)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,938 miles
    Test number
    503264309613
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split slight (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,100 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    239598772723
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 2 mm on both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail65,093 miles (+772)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    336912502513
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn banana arm on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 2 mm on both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass64,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    794016176890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,321 miles (+2,103)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    854948636850
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass62,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,218 miles
    Test number
    821463526537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,218 miles (+752)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,218 miles
    Test number
    550474084830
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass61,466 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    330259805906
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low

  15. Pass60,723 miles (+627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,723 miles
    Test number
    506810275431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

  16. Pass60,096 miles (+576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    319798832338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass59,520 miles (+608)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    715956044337
    • NoteBoth rear tyres fethering on inner edges

  18. Pass58,912 miles (+1,046)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,912 miles
    Test number
    875997753352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering on inner edge

  19. Pass57,866 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    696251523009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,854 miles (+3,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    447533822008
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  21. Pass51,117 miles (+10,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    299265921010
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass40,638 miles (+9,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,638 miles
    Test number
    832426720086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass31,419 miles (+11,075)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,419 miles
    Test number
    492888629057
    • NoteStability control warning light on

  24. Pass20,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,344 miles
    Test number
    573225928014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 JGH

Does S18 JGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 JGH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 JGH?
The MOT on S18 JGH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 JGH done?
S18 JGH was recorded at 76,439 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has S18 JGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 JGH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 JGH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S18 JGH find?
S18 JGH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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