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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

S20 JACMOT history

S20 JAC is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 18 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,786 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 JAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 JAC was last recorded at 94,786 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 4,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,329 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,457 miles
Average per year
3,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,786 miles
  • 2025 – 90,329 miles
  • 2024 – 86,062 miles
  • 2023 – 81,944 miles
  • 2022 – 77,139 miles
  • 2021 – 76,510 miles
  • 2020 – 75,521 miles
  • 2019 – 73,952 miles
  • 2017 – 69,503 miles
  • 2016 – 64,466 miles
  • 2015 – 59,841 miles
  • 2014 – 57,281 miles
  • 2013 – 53,781 miles
  • 2012 – 48,567 miles
  • 2010 – 40,716 miles
  • 2009 – 36,843 miles
  • 2007 – 31,812 miles
  • 2006 – 27,776 miles
  • 2005 – 24,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,786 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,786 miles (+4,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    138735875362
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass90,329 miles (+4,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    439214047770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass86,062 miles (+4,118)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,062 miles
    Test number
    927595285835
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,944 miles (+4,805)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    547210221750
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass77,139 miles (+629)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,139 miles
    Test number
    674198941342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,510 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,510 miles
    Test number
    747159036503
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,521 miles (+1,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,521 miles
    Test number
    829031138753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front pads over half worn

  8. Pass73,952 miles (+4,449)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    542685728447
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perishing and cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes are corroded feeding rear brakes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber body is corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates are corroded and pads are low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cables have been replaced and the N/S cable has been routed under fuel tank straps and over exhaust.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Indicator bulb going white
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cut on sidewall and both tyres appear to have run low at some point.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer pressure is low, leaking system?

  9. Pass69,503 miles (+5,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,503 miles
    Test number
    169036891340
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx. three quarters worn, rear pads ok
    • AdvisoryOil leak turbo area

  10. Pass64,466 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,466 miles
    Test number
    785411501796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail64,457 miles (+4,616)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,457 miles
    Test number
    525135982822
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,841 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,841 miles
    Test number
    634492592288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail59,841 miles (+2,560)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,841 miles
    Test number
    960944123275
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass57,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    687924814368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail57,281 miles (+3,500)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    137941614341
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail53,781 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    338937513189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated, but only slight leak of gases

  17. Pass53,781 miles (+5,214)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,781 miles
    Test number
    657947113106
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated, but only slight leak of gases

  18. Pass48,567 miles (+7,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,567 miles
    Test number
    407879312159
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass40,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    444403100400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,716 miles (+3,873)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    594513300354
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass36,843 miles (+5,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    444223709416
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass31,812 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,812 miles
    Test number
    814530797165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,776 miles (+2,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,776 miles
    Test number
    262227866412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass24,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2006
    Odometer
    24,806 miles
    Test number
    470046035153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 JAC

Does S20 JAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 JAC is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 JAC?
The MOT on S20 JAC is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 JAC done?
S20 JAC was recorded at 94,786 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 3,376 miles a year.
Has S20 JAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 JAC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on S20 JAC 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 S20 JAC find?
S20 JAC passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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