Saab 9-3
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc
X1 JLKMOT history
X1 JLK is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 172,219 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 172,219 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 6,413 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X1 JLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X1 JLK was last recorded at 172,219 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,978 miles · 22 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,241 miles
- Average per year
- 6,413 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,219 miles
- 2024 – 170,978 miles
- 2023 – 169,785 miles
- 2022 – 169,236 miles
- 2021 – 167,972 miles
- 2019 – 166,489 miles
- 2018 – 165,380 miles
- 2016 – 163,177 miles
- 2015 – 150,163 miles
- 2014 – 133,803 miles
- 2013 – 118,119 miles
- 2012 – 101,957 miles
- 2011 – 98,654 miles
- 2010 – 94,866 miles
- 2009 – 83,756 miles
- 2008 – 68,941 miles
- 2007 – 54,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear pitted corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radiator mount corroded off / loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF / OSR Locations low in tread 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Central centre and flexi sections of exhaust badly corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,219 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 172,219 miles
- Test number
- 151924276771
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear pitted corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radiator mount corroded off / loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF / OSR Locations low in tread 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail172,219 miles (+1,241)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,219 miles
- Test number
- 533604657234
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear pitted corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radiator mount corroded off / loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF / OSR Locations low in tread 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,978 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 170,978 miles
- Test number
- 256602638303
- AdvisoryCentral centre and flexi sections of exhaust badly corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail170,978 miles (+1,193)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,978 miles
- Test number
- 532004124195
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral centre and flexi sections of exhaust badly corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass169,785 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 169,785 miles
- Test number
- 978596647966
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail169,785 miles (+549)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,785 miles
- Test number
- 418479495629
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass169,236 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 169,236 miles
- Test number
- 985100818628
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake unions by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail169,236 miles (+1,264)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,236 miles
- Test number
- 729570576064
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake unions by tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,972 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 167,972 miles
- Test number
- 939497561580
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail167,972 miles (+1,483)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,972 miles
- Test number
- 865410851873
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass166,489 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 166,489 miles
- Test number
- 558719498530
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions by tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges low - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail166,481 miles (+1,101)9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,481 miles
- Test number
- 302006748688
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced BOTH - flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions by tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges low - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Pass165,380 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 165,380 miles
- Test number
- 936849438596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,378 miles (+2,201)2 failures4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,378 miles
- Test number
- 554683370591
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower steering column uj excess play (2.2.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass163,177 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 163,177 miles
- Test number
- 884059582524
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Fail163,177 miles (+13,014)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,177 miles
- Test number
- 650358580680
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryEml light on
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass150,163 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 150,163 miles
- Test number
- 342257567843
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail150,163 miles (+16,360)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,163 miles
- Test number
- 671566984493
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass133,803 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 133,803 miles
- Test number
- 826930104331
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail133,802 miles (+15,683)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,802 miles
- Test number
- 159510004346
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust fouling chassis brace (repositioned exhaust PRS)
- NoteOffside rear tyre shows pronounced abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulder
Pass118,119 miles (+478)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 118,119 miles
- Test number
- 828354703248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,641 miles (+15,684)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,641 miles
- Test number
- 986179283153
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 101,957 miles
- Test number
- 706284672125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,957 miles (+3,303)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,957 miles
- Test number
- 295952772406
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteExhaust shield insecure
- NoteFront brake disc slightly worn
Pass98,654 miles (+3,788)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 98,654 miles
- Test number
- 508182931151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,866 miles (+11,110)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 94,866 miles
- Test number
- 143367530390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,756 miles (+111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 83,756 miles
- Test number
- 910597189209
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail83,645 miles (+14,704)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,645 miles
- Test number
- 134556389233
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,941 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 68,941 miles
- Test number
- 322611018323
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail68,941 miles (+14,395)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,941 miles
- Test number
- 932041918344
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass54,546 miles (+4,966)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 54,546 miles
- Test number
- 283155927392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,580 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 49,580 miles
- Test number
- 764181467035
- NoteBoth front tyre treads on 2mm
Questions about X1 JLK
- Does X1 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 JLK is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X1 JLK?
- The MOT on X1 JLK is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X1 JLK done?
- X1 JLK was recorded at 172,219 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
- Has X1 JLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X1 JLK has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on X1 JLK 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 X1 JLK find?
- X1 JLK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear pitted corroded surfaces; central exhaust mounting defective rubber missing; front exhaust flexi corroded, and 5 more.
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