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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S781 JPXMOT history

S781 JPX is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,841 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 JPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 JPX was last recorded at 99,841 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,490 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
351 miles
Average per year
2,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,841 miles
  • 2025 – 99,490 miles
  • 2024 – 98,927 miles
  • 2023 – 98,029 miles
  • 2022 – 96,178 miles
  • 2021 – 95,173 miles
  • 2020 – 94,713 miles
  • 2019 – 93,846 miles
  • 2018 – 92,529 miles
  • 2017 – 91,251 miles
  • 2016 – 89,710 miles
  • 2015 – 87,365 miles
  • 2014 – 85,551 miles
  • 2013 – 83,903 miles
  • 2012 – 81,031 miles
  • 2011 – 77,051 miles
  • 2010 – 71,269 miles
  • 2009 – 65,098 miles
  • 2008 – 59,180 miles
  • 2007 – 53,594 miles
  • 2006 – 48,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,841 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front side walls cracking (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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,841 miles (+351)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,841 miles
    Test number
    536413125022
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass99,490 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,490 miles
    Test number
    129749272100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail99,481 miles (+554)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,481 miles
    Test number
    982107392913
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass98,927 miles (+898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    603513718411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass98,029 miles (+1,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,029 miles
    Test number
    337285130958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass96,178 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    619628883191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail96,160 miles (+987)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,160 miles
    Test number
    333352715426
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,173 miles (+460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    404245438950
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wing and floor corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass94,713 miles (+867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    437349869223
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch corroded

  10. Pass93,846 miles (+1,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    706774000155
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass92,529 miles (+1,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    833642393151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread all (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass91,251 miles (+1,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,251 miles
    Test number
    534169548441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass89,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    146393171575
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail89,710 miles (+2,345)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    118734545860
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass87,365 miles (+1,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,365 miles
    Test number
    704040270745
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  16. Pass85,551 miles (+1,648)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,551 miles
    Test number
    968739164254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSill covers fitted.

  17. Pass83,903 miles (+2,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,903 miles
    Test number
    358904073445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass81,031 miles (+3,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    117881072276
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass77,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    668642071271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail77,051 miles (+5,782)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    855232071207
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass71,269 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    450713670221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail71,269 miles (+6,171)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    164702670207
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass65,098 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,098 miles
    Test number
    654162279248
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  24. Fail65,096 miles (+5,916)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    444908869244
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  25. Pass59,180 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    182295978292
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail59,179 miles (+5,585)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,179 miles
    Test number
    940900278247
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass53,594 miles (+5,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,594 miles
    Test number
    824963967244
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass48,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    584723946293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,146 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    673663346273
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about S781 JPX

Does S781 JPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 JPX is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 JPX?
The MOT on S781 JPX is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 JPX done?
S781 JPX was recorded at 99,841 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,569 miles a year.
Has S781 JPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 JPX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S781 JPX 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 S781 JPX find?
S781 JPX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar; both front shock absorbers corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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