Saab 9-3
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc
T428 JHLMOT history
T428 JHL is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,770 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 74,770 mi
- At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T428 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
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T428 JHL was last recorded at 74,770 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 74,756 miles · 15 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 1,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 74,770 miles
- 2023 – 74,346 miles
- 2022 – 72,654 miles
- 2021 – 70,233 miles
- 2020 – 68,520 miles
- 2019 – 67,227 miles
- 2018 – 65,953 miles
- 2017 – 64,486 miles
- 2016 – 62,963 miles
- 2015 – 61,431 miles
- 2014 – 60,058 miles
- 2013 – 58,769 miles
- 2012 – 57,152 miles
- 2011 – 55,631 miles
- 2010 – 55,394 miles
- 2009 – 54,089 miles
- 2008 – 53,528 miles
- 2007 – 50,856 miles
- 2006 – 44,037 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,770 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Both rear arches corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear silencer badly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,770 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 74,770 miles
- Test number
- 302142437772
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))
Fail74,770 miles (+14)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,770 miles
- Test number
- 125219690706
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))
Fail74,756 miles (+410)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,756 miles
- Test number
- 793713578604
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine hunting (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil warning light on
Pass74,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 74,346 miles
- Test number
- 565650317097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,344 miles (+1,690)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,344 miles
- Test number
- 969965153144
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFuel pipe insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass72,654 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 72,654 miles
- Test number
- 330629238675
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine noisy
- AdvisoryRear silencer badly corroded
Fail72,654 miles (+2,421)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,654 miles
- Test number
- 697907943231
- MajorBrake cable damaged handbrake cables damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring split (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine noisy
- AdvisoryRear silencer badly corroded
Pass70,233 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 70,233 miles
- Test number
- 792904519747
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail70,233 miles (+1,713)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,233 miles
- Test number
- 141829022511
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass68,520 miles (+1,293)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 68,520 miles
- Test number
- 573674519308
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryJubilee clip on pipe to fuel tank corroded through.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass67,227 miles (+22)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 67,227 miles
- Test number
- 668145526511
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches slightly corroded
Fail67,205 miles (+1,252)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,205 miles
- Test number
- 680591497131
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches slightly corroded
Pass65,953 miles (+1,467)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 65,953 miles
- Test number
- 817424866273
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass64,486 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 64,486 miles
- Test number
- 308313451321
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Fail64,486 miles (+1,523)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,486 miles
- Test number
- 704965891971
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Pass62,963 miles (+1,532)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 62,963 miles
- Test number
- 471320700712
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass61,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 61,431 miles
- Test number
- 668307645076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,430 miles (+1,372)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,430 miles
- Test number
- 445187245004
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteCentre exhaust deteriorated
- NoteO/S/R Brake hose ferrules corroded
Pass60,058 miles (+1,289)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 60,058 miles
- Test number
- 677458244072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,769 miles (+1,617)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 58,769 miles
- Test number
- 717176643068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,152 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 57,152 miles
- Test number
- 696798142097
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass55,631 miles (+237)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 55,631 miles
- Test number
- 698755221094
- NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracking , but unable to see canvas
Pass55,394 miles (+1,305)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 55,394 miles
- Test number
- 182515160470
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass54,089 miles (+561)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 54,089 miles
- Test number
- 133265849087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,528 miles (+2,672)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 53,528 miles
- Test number
- 273190548052
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass50,856 miles (+6,819)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 50,856 miles
- Test number
- 592165457017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 44,037 miles
- Test number
- 811326756058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T428 JHL
- Does T428 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T428 JHL expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T428 JHL?
- The MOT on T428 JHL expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T428 JHL done?
- T428 JHL was recorded at 74,770 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 1,659 miles a year.
- Has T428 JHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T428 JHL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T428 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 T428 JHL find?
- T428 JHL passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: all rear suspension components corroded; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge; nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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