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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T178 JBLMOT history

T178 JBL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,408 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 JBL was last recorded at 92,408 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,488 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
920 miles
Average per year
2,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,408 miles
  • 2025 – 91,488 miles
  • 2023 – 89,550 miles
  • 2022 – 88,642 miles
  • 2021 – 86,801 miles
  • 2020 – 84,768 miles
  • 2019 – 80,481 miles
  • 2018 – 76,229 miles
  • 2017 – 72,160 miles
  • 2016 – 66,347 miles
  • 2015 – 64,785 miles
  • 2014 – 62,531 miles
  • 2013 – 61,291 miles
  • 2012 – 58,839 miles
  • 2011 – 58,166 miles
  • 2010 – 55,533 miles
  • 2009 – 55,396 miles
  • 2008 – 52,615 miles
  • 2007 – 50,227 miles
  • 2006 – 46,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,408 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,408 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,408 miles
    Test number
    678545040520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,488 miles (+1,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,488 miles
    Test number
    837611417479
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,550 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,550 miles
    Test number
    466239627993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail89,505 miles (+863)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,505 miles
    Test number
    644690536373
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass88,642 miles (+1,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,642 miles
    Test number
    407808652332
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,801 miles
    Test number
    133425564737
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail86,801 miles (+2,033)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,801 miles
    Test number
    495226850276
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass84,768 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,768 miles
    Test number
    826520297124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,481 miles (+4,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,481 miles
    Test number
    109406691392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

  10. Pass76,229 miles (+4,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,229 miles
    Test number
    667410502724
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass72,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    390908877955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,160 miles (+5,813)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    182999166104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass66,347 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    603140635729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,785 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,785 miles
    Test number
    457895285182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,531 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,531 miles
    Test number
    997213894114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,291 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,291 miles
    Test number
    878210393100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,839 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,839 miles
    Test number
    607058992172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,166 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,166 miles
    Test number
    679629691148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,533 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    823251210206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,396 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,396 miles
    Test number
    801773839156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,615 miles (+2,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    882728228126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass50,227 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,227 miles
    Test number
    683559627155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    550054326196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T178 JBL

Does T178 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 JBL is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T178 JBL?
The MOT on T178 JBL is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T178 JBL done?
T178 JBL was recorded at 92,408 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,280 miles a year.
Has T178 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 JBL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T178 JBL 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 T178 JBL find?
T178 JBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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