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Saab 9-3

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S789 LJHMOT history

S789 LJH is a yellow petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 2 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
137,376 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 LJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 LJH was last recorded at 137,376 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 1,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,359 miles · 9 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,017 miles
Average per year
2,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,376 miles
  • 2024 – 136,359 miles
  • 2022 – 135,189 miles
  • 2020 – 133,540 miles
  • 2019 – 130,212 miles
  • 2018 – 127,180 miles
  • 2017 – 125,009 miles
  • 2016 – 124,406 miles
  • 2015 – 121,604 miles
  • 2014 – 113,919 miles
  • 2013 – 111,640 miles
  • 2012 – 111,571 miles
  • 2011 – 106,577 miles
  • 2010 – 102,913 miles
  • 2009 – 100,038 miles
  • 2008 – 96,673 miles
  • 2007 – 90,943 miles
  • 2006 – 88,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,376 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,376 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,376 miles
    Test number
    765104428724
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,376 miles (+1,017)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,376 miles
    Test number
    727506860331
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,359 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,359 miles
    Test number
    166292810405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,189 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,189 miles
    Test number
    438087268547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,540 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,540 miles
    Test number
    166427316336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,212 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,212 miles
    Test number
    444400537764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,180 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,180 miles
    Test number
    173080582000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,009 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,009 miles
    Test number
    430956910247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,406 miles
    Test number
    208860641115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,406 miles (+2,802)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,406 miles
    Test number
    366377197216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  11. Pass121,604 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,604 miles
    Test number
    445613445192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,472 miles (+7,553)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,472 miles
    Test number
    248475335472
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass113,919 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,919 miles
    Test number
    158705154181
    • 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)

  14. Fail113,894 miles (+2,254)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,894 miles
    Test number
    106064454112
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  15. Pass111,640 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    289712063141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,571 miles (+4,994)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,571 miles
    Test number
    839257572215
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass106,577 miles (+3,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,577 miles
    Test number
    256824301333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass102,913 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,913 miles
    Test number
    543777020388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,038 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    100,038 miles
    Test number
    514955439328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    96,673 miles
    Test number
    252786638339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,671 miles (+1,829)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,671 miles
    Test number
    294256938398
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass94,842 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,842 miles
    Test number
    164826458147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,943 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    90,943 miles
    Test number
    544221757045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    88,084 miles
    Test number
    944518736038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S789 LJH

Does S789 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S789 LJH expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S789 LJH?
The MOT on S789 LJH expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S789 LJH done?
S789 LJH was recorded at 137,376 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 2,585 miles a year.
Has S789 LJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 LJH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S789 LJH 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 S789 LJH find?
S789 LJH passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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