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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

T55 BJRMOT history

T55 BJR is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 3 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
124,009 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BJR was last recorded at 124,009 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 2,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,549 miles · 18 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,460 miles
Average per year
4,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,009 miles
  • 2023 – 121,549 miles
  • 2022 – 121,543 miles
  • 2021 – 117,393 miles
  • 2020 – 114,734 miles
  • 2019 – 105,029 miles
  • 2018 – 100,872 miles
  • 2016 – 97,837 miles
  • 2015 – 94,300 miles
  • 2014 – 90,128 miles
  • 2013 – 81,497 miles
  • 2012 – 72,518 miles
  • 2011 – 61,652 miles
  • 2010 – 49,655 miles
  • 2007 – 46,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,009 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    748443043441
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  2. Fail124,009 miles (+2,460)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    738948910902
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass121,549 miles (+6)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,549 miles
    Test number
    124044546974
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not tested due to skirts

  4. Fail121,543 miles (+4,150)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,543 miles
    Test number
    332059134097
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn week (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner+outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill's not tested due to cover's

  5. Pass117,393 miles (+2,659)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,393 miles
    Test number
    536543455073
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,734 miles
    Test number
    733644198319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail114,734 miles (+9,705)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,734 miles
    Test number
    513519879707
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass105,029 miles (+4,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    178165240802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,872 miles
    Test number
    520891318548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,872 miles (+3,035)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,872 miles
    Test number
    755221834045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  11. Pass97,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,837 miles
    Test number
    142997781145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail97,837 miles (+3,537)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,837 miles
    Test number
    636758647813
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,300 miles (+4,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    397873328350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,128 miles (+8,631)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    486560884254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight binding

  15. Pass81,497 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    715248763247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,294 miles (+8,776)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,294 miles
    Test number
    118730763200
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass72,518 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,518 miles
    Test number
    757934462267
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail72,517 miles (+10,865)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,517 miles
    Test number
    268022362216
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass61,652 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    615293161291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,236 miles (+10,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,236 miles
    Test number
    277071701240
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass49,655 miles (+2,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,655 miles
    Test number
    550785990118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,830 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,830 miles
    Test number
    903460767006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T55 BJR

Does T55 BJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 BJR expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 BJR?
The MOT on T55 BJR expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 BJR done?
T55 BJR was recorded at 124,009 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
Has T55 BJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BJR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 BJR 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 T55 BJR find?
T55 BJR passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 9 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 6 more.

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