Saab 9-3
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,910 cc
S9 JMUMOT history
S9 JMU is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,705 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 125,705 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,171 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 JMU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 11 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 JMU was last recorded at 125,705 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Sept 2016: 50,528 miles, lower than 72,078 miles on 28 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 119,888 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,817 miles
- Average per year
- 6,171 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,705 miles
- 2025 – 119,888 miles
- 2024 – 112,275 miles
- 2023 – 106,311 miles
- 2022 – 105,797 miles
- 2021 – 103,874 miles
- 2020 – 102,650 miles
- 2019 – 99,346 miles
- 2018 – 92,804 miles
- 2017 – 86,700 miles
- 2016 – 50,528 miles
- 2015 – 72,078 miles
- 2014 – 63,264 miles
- 2013 – 54,808 miles
- 2012 – 45,788 miles
- 2011 – 35,249 miles
- 2010 – 26,752 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,705 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,705 miles (+5,817)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 125,705 miles
- Test number
- 392351249789
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,888 miles (+45)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 119,888 miles
- Test number
- 118530195649
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail119,843 miles (+7,568)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,843 miles
- Test number
- 145449199408
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,275 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 112,275 miles
- Test number
- 645725457663
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise exhaust front flexy joint worn and slight blow
- AdvisoryAdvise nearside front top shocker worn
Fail112,271 miles (+5,960)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,271 miles
- Test number
- 579162778279
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise exhaust front flexy joint worn and slight blow
- AdvisoryAdvise nearside front top shocker worn
Pass106,311 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 106,311 miles
- Test number
- 775279943823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,261 miles (+464)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,261 miles
- Test number
- 947249825600
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass105,797 miles (+1,923)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 105,797 miles
- Test number
- 617674794980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,874 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 103,874 miles
- Test number
- 284777995529
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount notchy.
Pass102,650 miles (+3,304)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 102,650 miles
- Test number
- 657586568635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,346 miles (+6,542)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 99,346 miles
- Test number
- 677795706631
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Pass92,804 miles (+6,104)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 92,804 miles
- Test number
- 576372050801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,700 miles (+36,172)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 86,700 miles
- Test number
- 264217335850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,528 miles (-21,550)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 50,528 miles
- Test number
- 371303136113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,078 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,078 miles
- Test number
- 168940045270
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyres close to wearing through on edges.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail72,078 miles (+8,814)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,078 miles
- Test number
- 565780945263
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyres close to wearing through on edges.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,264 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 63,264 miles
- Test number
- 759417524200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,264 miles (+8,456)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,264 miles
- Test number
- 835507824231
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 54,808 miles
- Test number
- 289429343271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,804 miles (+9,016)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,804 miles
- Test number
- 615889943269
- 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)
Pass45,788 miles (+10,539)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,788 miles
- Test number
- 568770032235
- NoteEmissions too low to get a reading
- NoteRear tyres are slightly deterioated
Pass35,249 miles (+8,497)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,249 miles
- Test number
- 265218321259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 26,752 miles
- Test number
- 311315420228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,752 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,752 miles
- Test number
- 491985420235
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/S/F tyre bold on inner edge
Questions about S9 JMU
- Does S9 JMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 JMU is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S9 JMU?
- The MOT on S9 JMU is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S9 JMU done?
- S9 JMU was recorded at 125,705 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,171 miles a year.
- Has S9 JMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 JMU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S9 JMU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S9 JMU find?
- S9 JMU passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower coil spring corroded.
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