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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T180 JBLMOT history

T180 JBL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,531 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T180 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 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T180 JBL was last recorded at 92,531 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,827 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
704 miles
Average per year
1,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,531 miles
  • 2025 – 91,827 miles
  • 2024 – 90,940 miles
  • 2023 – 90,421 miles
  • 2022 – 89,771 miles
  • 2021 – 89,079 miles
  • 2020 – 88,545 miles
  • 2019 – 88,113 miles
  • 2018 – 87,236 miles
  • 2017 – 86,550 miles
  • 2013 – 86,483 miles
  • 2011 – 82,366 miles
  • 2009 – 80,294 miles
  • 2008 – 74,392 miles
  • 2007 – 67,505 miles
  • 2006 – 58,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,531 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm/perished/uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/uneven wear to inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension mountain corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/uneven wear to inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust back box clamp corroded and insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four side (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,531 miles (+704)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,531 miles
    Test number
    656985396919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm/perished/uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded

  2. Pass91,827 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    551695035281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension mountain corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box clamp corroded and insecure

  3. Fail91,827 miles (+887)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    749716368274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension mountain corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box clamp corroded and insecure

  4. Pass90,940 miles (+519)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,940 miles
    Test number
    283038639196
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis around spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake travel requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear box exhaust clamp insecure and corroded

  5. Pass90,421 miles (+650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,421 miles
    Test number
    483623414199
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to under side of vehicle

  6. Pass89,771 miles (+692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    839543376886
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box fittings (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,079 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,079 miles
    Test number
    421281959982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,545 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,545 miles
    Test number
    614988580447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,113 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,113 miles
    Test number
    245465891835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,236 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    635588246724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,550 miles
    Test number
    397212147732
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four side (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust duct corroded

  12. Fail86,550 miles (+67)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,550 miles
    Test number
    810607405717
    • FailureFront Wheel nut(s) missing both side (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four side (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust duct corroded

  13. Pass86,483 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    518677543297
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll of the exhaust rusted and heat shields loose

  14. Fail86,482 miles (+4,116)9 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,482 miles
    Test number
    289635533259
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll of the exhaust rusted and heat shields loose

  15. Pass82,366 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    375862001143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteBattery flat
    • NoteNearside front floor corroding
    • NoteNearside headlamp lens cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner and outer treads worn to legal limit(1.6mm),recommend renewal of tyre 215/45r17 87w bridgstone potenza

  16. Fail82,366 miles (+2,072)2 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    506072501152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteBattery flat
    • NoteNearside front floor corroding
    • NoteNearside headlamp lens cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner and outer treads worn to legal limit(1.6mm),recommend renewal of tyre 215/45r17 87w bridgstone potenza

  17. Pass80,294 miles (+219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,294 miles
    Test number
    941056349261
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail80,075 miles (+5,683)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,075 miles
    Test number
    611009339211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMain beam tell tale not working

  19. Pass74,392 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,392 miles
    Test number
    541824658258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on edges

  20. Fail74,392 miles (+6,887)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,392 miles
    Test number
    401782558235
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on edges

  21. Pass67,505 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,505 miles
    Test number
    384612947406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,660 miles
    Test number
    754030556210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T180 JBL

Does T180 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T180 JBL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T180 JBL?
The MOT on T180 JBL is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T180 JBL done?
T180 JBL was recorded at 92,531 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,697 miles a year.
Has T180 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T180 JBL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T180 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 T180 JBL find?
T180 JBL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm/perished/uneven wear, and 3 more.

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