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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

S9 XJMMOT history

S9 XJM is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,173 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 XJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 XJM was last recorded at 78,173 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,481 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
692 miles
Average per year
3,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,173 miles
  • 2025 – 77,481 miles
  • 2024 – 76,596 miles
  • 2023 – 75,208 miles
  • 2022 – 74,559 miles
  • 2021 – 73,657 miles
  • 2020 – 70,567 miles
  • 2019 – 68,149 miles
  • 2018 – 66,165 miles
  • 2017 – 56,207 miles
  • 2016 – 50,024 miles
  • 2015 – 43,556 miles
  • 2014 – 40,515 miles
  • 2013 – 38,615 miles
  • 2012 – 35,194 miles
  • 2011 – 32,672 miles
  • 2010 – 29,597 miles
  • 2008 – 25,961 miles
  • 2007 – 19,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,173 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid cap in poor conditionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

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.

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear fog lamp switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Both headlights in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,173 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    583433693011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid cap in poor condition
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

  2. Fail78,172 miles (+691)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    939830868222
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid cap in poor condition
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension

  3. Pass77,481 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    419489394735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid cap in poor condition

  4. Fail77,479 miles (+883)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    367928975077
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid cap in poor condition

  5. Pass76,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    699356571085
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail76,596 miles (+1,388)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    157396574159
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass75,208 miles (+649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    709399129904
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  8. Pass74,559 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    110386806395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,657 miles (+3,090)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,657 miles
    Test number
    451240407083
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights in poor condition

  10. Pass70,567 miles (+2,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    271902837447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights in poor condition

  11. Pass68,149 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    273400254045
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Fail68,146 miles (+1,981)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    114932821212
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass66,165 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    391774850891
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail66,165 miles (+3,805)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    452702472962
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass62,360 miles (+6,153)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    882494439771
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wear on inner edge and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  16. Pass56,207 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    999460161814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail56,207 miles (+6,183)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    640192855864
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass50,024 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    226873616454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    417570335096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,556 miles (+3,041)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    659780635005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass40,515 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    756390844084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,615 miles (+3,421)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,615 miles
    Test number
    599733543031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,194 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,194 miles
    Test number
    888199632020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,672 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,672 miles
    Test number
    615355151020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,597 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    370974370044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,961 miles (+6,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,961 miles
    Test number
    553626248328
    • NoteGearbox has an oil leak from the nearside driveshaft oil seal

  27. Pass19,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,200 miles
    Test number
    863200047398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 XJM

Does S9 XJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 XJM is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 XJM?
The MOT on S9 XJM is valid until 22 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 XJM done?
S9 XJM was recorded at 78,173 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,139 miles a year.
Has S9 XJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 XJM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S9 XJM 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 S9 XJM find?
S9 XJM passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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