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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S30 JRBMOT history

S30 JRB is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2026
Mileage
107,670 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 JRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 JRB was last recorded at 107,670 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 6,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,733 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,937 miles
Average per year
4,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,670 miles
  • 2024 – 100,733 miles
  • 2023 – 97,194 miles
  • 2022 – 90,261 miles
  • 2021 – 83,610 miles
  • 2020 – 80,674 miles
  • 2019 – 72,953 miles
  • 2018 – 64,080 miles
  • 2017 – 56,010 miles
  • 2016 – 47,786 miles
  • 2014 – 46,771 miles
  • 2013 – 39,316 miles
  • 2012 – 36,968 miles
  • 2011 – 36,684 miles
  • 2010 – 35,698 miles
  • 2009 – 33,855 miles
  • 2008 – 28,017 miles
  • 2007 – 25,285 miles
  • 2006 – 23,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on spare wheel well but not excessive

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,670 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,670 miles
    Test number
    885234624862
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on spare wheel well but not excessive

  2. Fail107,670 miles (+6,937)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,670 miles
    Test number
    564410840398
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on spare wheel well but not excessive

  3. Pass100,733 miles (+3,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,733 miles
    Test number
    766657241956
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass97,194 miles (+618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,194 miles
    Test number
    949021158610
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,576 miles (+6,315)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    427163212581
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass90,261 miles (+6,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,261 miles
    Test number
    685922022033
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm to control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass83,610 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    774810683446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,674 miles (+7,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    379434575890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass72,953 miles (+8,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    620366451470
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking in tread but no cords showing

  10. Pass64,080 miles (+8,070)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,080 miles
    Test number
    771655989294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,010 miles (+8,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,010 miles
    Test number
    617336836540
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryAll discs in a rusty condition

  12. Pass47,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,786 miles
    Test number
    224149083883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,786 miles (+1,015)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,786 miles
    Test number
    377396766657
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass46,771 miles (+7,455)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,771 miles
    Test number
    235216574221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,316 miles (+2,348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    258634883209
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass36,968 miles (+284)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    436584582227
    • NoteBackbox slightly deteriorated
    • NoteCentre box slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass36,684 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    527086481218
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass35,698 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    362165860432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,855 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,855 miles
    Test number
    993127259247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,017 miles (+2,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,017 miles
    Test number
    344630668420
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass25,285 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,285 miles
    Test number
    411976657226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,158 miles
    Test number
    603198656288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,158 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,158 miles
    Test number
    630037156209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S30 JRB

Does S30 JRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 JRB expired on 22 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 JRB?
The MOT on S30 JRB expired on 22 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 JRB done?
S30 JRB was recorded at 107,670 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 4,589 miles a year.
Has S30 JRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 JRB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 JRB 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 S30 JRB find?
S30 JRB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm middle bush; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess, and 3 more.

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