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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T204 JBLMOT history

T204 JBL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2024
Mileage
136,476 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T204 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T204 JBL was last recorded at 136,476 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 1,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,555 miles · 12 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,921 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,476 miles
  • 2022 – 134,555 miles
  • 2021 – 132,629 miles
  • 2020 – 132,020 miles
  • 2019 – 131,305 miles
  • 2018 – 128,021 miles
  • 2017 – 124,912 miles
  • 2016 – 123,252 miles
  • 2015 – 122,288 miles
  • 2014 – 121,062 miles
  • 2013 – 119,617 miles
  • 2012 – 115,932 miles
  • 2011 – 112,696 miles
  • 2010 – 109,254 miles
  • 2009 – 100,019 miles
  • 2008 – 89,353 miles
  • 2007 – 77,289 miles
  • 2006 – 67,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,476 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Brake fluid contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,476 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,476 miles
    Test number
    488348625053
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass134,555 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,555 miles
    Test number
    928254384320
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass132,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,629 miles
    Test number
    415190502289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,629 miles (+609)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,629 miles
    Test number
    808914726630
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,020 miles
    Test number
    144424421754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,020 miles (+715)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,020 miles
    Test number
    854187876576
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    131,305 miles
    Test number
    673260401399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail131,305 miles (+3,284)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,305 miles
    Test number
    640859723190
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass128,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    116948035560
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose roof (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail128,021 miles (+3,109)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    473345901639
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall cut and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose roof (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,912 miles
    Test number
    427643418085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,912 miles (+1,660)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,912 miles
    Test number
    501301701808
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  13. Pass123,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,252 miles
    Test number
    791754857337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,252 miles (+964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,252 miles
    Test number
    555745911439
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  15. Pass122,288 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,288 miles
    Test number
    685734355127
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Pass121,062 miles (+1,445)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,062 miles
    Test number
    238160554181
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass119,617 miles (+3,685)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,617 miles
    Test number
    585771543128
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass115,932 miles (+3,236)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,932 miles
    Test number
    415405542105
    • NoteFront screen chipped
    • NoteOffside headlight chipped
    • NoteTemporary petrol cap

  19. Pass112,696 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,696 miles
    Test number
    568266821112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,254 miles (+9,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    109,254 miles
    Test number
    311108420156
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR LIGHT BROKEN.

  21. Pass100,019 miles (+10,666)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,019 miles
    Test number
    502506429153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,353 miles (+12,064)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    243560628105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,289 miles (+9,626)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,289 miles
    Test number
    773496717155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,663 miles
    Test number
    500404116155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T204 JBL

Does T204 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T204 JBL expired on 11 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T204 JBL?
The MOT on T204 JBL expired on 11 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T204 JBL done?
T204 JBL was recorded at 136,476 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has T204 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T204 JBL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T204 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 T204 JBL find?
T204 JBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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