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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T403 JJRMOT history

T403 JJR is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 241,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
241,045 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T403 JJR
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
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T403 JJR was last recorded at 241,045 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,993 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
6,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,045 miles
  • 2025 – 239,009 miles
  • 2024 – 233,910 miles
  • 2023 – 228,453 miles
  • 2022 – 224,150 miles
  • 2021 – 219,307 miles
  • 2020 – 215,632 miles
  • 2019 – 208,188 miles
  • 2018 – 202,751 miles
  • 2017 – 196,938 miles
  • 2016 – 192,204 miles
  • 2015 – 186,304 miles
  • 2014 – 180,723 miles
  • 2013 – 172,304 miles
  • 2012 – 165,051 miles
  • 2011 – 156,359 miles
  • 2010 – 149,850 miles
  • 2009 – 143,352 miles
  • 2008 – 134,973 miles
  • 2007 – 122,923 miles
  • 2006 – 108,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,045 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear tyres scrubbing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

35 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,045 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    241,045 miles
    Test number
    564588984407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail240,993 miles (+1,984)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,993 miles
    Test number
    484438313947
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass239,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    239,009 miles
    Test number
    554786692451
    • AdvisoryRear tyres scrubbing inner edge

  4. Fail239,009 miles (+5,099)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,009 miles
    Test number
    357464003974
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed test aborted due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres scrubbing inner edge

  5. Pass233,910 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    233,910 miles
    Test number
    636682092736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail233,806 miles (+5,353)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,806 miles
    Test number
    756762518847
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass228,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    228,453 miles
    Test number
    440178790776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail228,453 miles (+4,303)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,453 miles
    Test number
    745030123267
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass224,150 miles (+4,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    224,150 miles
    Test number
    770780850231
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides front wheel arches have corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass219,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    219,307 miles
    Test number
    341314306757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail219,307 miles (+3,675)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,307 miles
    Test number
    353026603961
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass215,632 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    215,632 miles
    Test number
    753753140117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass208,188 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2020
    Odometer
    208,188 miles
    Test number
    757333058386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass202,751 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    202,751 miles
    Test number
    649759878063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass196,938 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    196,938 miles
    Test number
    820657426521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail196,933 miles (+4,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,933 miles
    Test number
    573974135280
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  17. Pass192,204 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    192,204 miles
    Test number
    770093037783
    • AdvisoryWiper mechanism noisy and knocky

  18. Fail192,203 miles (+5,899)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,203 miles
    Test number
    190601150278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported foulinr rear coil spring (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear joints (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWiper mechanism noisy and knocky

  19. Pass186,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    186,304 miles
    Test number
    485282115138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail186,304 miles (+5,581)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,304 miles
    Test number
    555022715123
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass180,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    180,723 miles
    Test number
    348517304195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Fail180,720 miles (+8,416)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,720 miles
    Test number
    336427704136
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass172,304 miles (+7,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    172,304 miles
    Test number
    459582003132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass165,051 miles (+8,692)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    165,051 miles
    Test number
    619612602173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail156,359 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,359 miles
    Test number
    557756391051
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass156,359 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    156,359 miles
    Test number
    656456591050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass149,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    149,850 miles
    Test number
    603413200139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail149,850 miles (+6,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,850 miles
    Test number
    572523000196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass143,352 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    143,352 miles
    Test number
    600845029178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail143,341 miles (+7)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,341 miles
    Test number
    754417019134
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Fail143,334 miles (+8,361)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,334 miles
    Test number
    240851419493
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  32. Pass134,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    134,973 miles
    Test number
    102554118195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail134,973 miles (+12,050)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,973 miles
    Test number
    412863418148
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  34. Pass122,923 miles (+14,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    122,923 miles
    Test number
    582709907164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass108,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    108,715 miles
    Test number
    521641316175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T403 JJR

Does T403 JJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T403 JJR is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T403 JJR?
The MOT on T403 JJR is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T403 JJR done?
T403 JJR was recorded at 241,045 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,634 miles a year.
Has T403 JJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T403 JJR has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T403 JJR 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 T403 JJR find?
T403 JJR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring upper mounting area.

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