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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T427 JHLMOT history

T427 JHL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,603 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T427 JHL
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
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T427 JHL was last recorded at 115,603 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 2,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,892 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,711 miles
Average per year
2,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,603 miles
  • 2021 – 112,892 miles
  • 2020 – 110,938 miles
  • 2019 – 105,542 miles
  • 2018 – 102,347 miles
  • 2017 – 99,948 miles
  • 2016 – 98,426 miles
  • 2015 – 96,211 miles
  • 2014 – 93,341 miles
  • 2013 – 90,579 miles
  • 2012 – 87,137 miles
  • 2011 – 83,770 miles
  • 2010 – 80,011 miles
  • 2009 – 75,665 miles
  • 2008 – 70,625 miles
  • 2007 – 66,940 miles
  • 2006 – 64,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,603 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamps blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,603 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    101296548541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,892 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,892 miles
    Test number
    947860334952
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamps blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,892 miles (+1,954)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,892 miles
    Test number
    743682036218
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamps blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,938 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,938 miles
    Test number
    330404668664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail110,935 miles (+5,393)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,935 miles
    Test number
    408661937055
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak rear back box missing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,542 miles (+3,195)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,542 miles
    Test number
    876304921604
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox badly corroded

  7. Pass102,347 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    546999605964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear tyres badly cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOil warning light on

  8. Fail102,347 miles (+2,399)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    449509598793
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear tyres badly cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryOil warning light on

  9. Pass99,948 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,948 miles
    Test number
    968379714408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,883 miles (+1,457)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,883 miles
    Test number
    762385008810
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass98,426 miles (+2,215)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,426 miles
    Test number
    722543859108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,211 miles (+2,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    649659715190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass93,341 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    939630304146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass90,579 miles (+3,442)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    538977723166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass87,137 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,137 miles
    Test number
    245831212420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,770 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,770 miles
    Test number
    658834501123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,011 miles (+4,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,011 miles
    Test number
    232835000144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass75,665 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    502423119197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,625 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    523021478095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,940 miles (+2,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,940 miles
    Test number
    500974167089
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass64,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    164581366460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T427 JHL

Does T427 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T427 JHL is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T427 JHL?
The MOT on T427 JHL is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T427 JHL done?
T427 JHL was recorded at 115,603 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 2,608 miles a year.
Has T427 JHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T427 JHL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T427 JHL 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 T427 JHL find?
T427 JHL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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