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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

X783 JLKMOT history

X783 JLK is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
122,846 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X783 JLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X783 JLK was last recorded at 122,846 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,987 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
1,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,846 miles
  • 2023 – 121,987 miles
  • 2022 – 119,336 miles
  • 2021 – 116,551 miles
  • 2020 – 115,419 miles
  • 2019 – 112,570 miles
  • 2018 – 109,706 miles
  • 2017 – 108,697 miles
  • 2016 – 107,062 miles
  • 2015 – 105,627 miles
  • 2014 – 104,666 miles
  • 2013 – 102,466 miles
  • 2010 – 102,312 miles
  • 2009 – 102,032 miles
  • 2008 – 98,839 miles
  • 2007 – 95,695 miles
  • 2005 – 91,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,846 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle body

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,846 miles (+859)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,846 miles
    Test number
    302214839882
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle body

  2. Pass121,987 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    235587336703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail121,983 miles (+2,647)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,983 miles
    Test number
    776481811236
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,336 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,336 miles
    Test number
    759411422940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail119,327 miles (+2,776)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,327 miles
    Test number
    375241280349
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass116,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,551 miles
    Test number
    176686301358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  7. Fail116,551 miles (+1,132)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,551 miles
    Test number
    923859858319
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass115,419 miles (+2,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    935278211824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,570 miles (+2,864)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,570 miles
    Test number
    597049867322
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment

  10. Pass109,706 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,706 miles
    Test number
    332776855765
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail109,697 miles (+1,000)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    863823592754
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass108,697 miles (+1,635)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,697 miles
    Test number
    106612167213
    • 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)

  13. Pass107,062 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,062 miles
    Test number
    922867061445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded

  14. Fail107,037 miles (+1,410)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,037 miles
    Test number
    899973547706
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded

  15. Pass105,627 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,627 miles
    Test number
    978902275007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,666 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    539894864066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail104,666 miles (+2,200)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,666 miles
    Test number
    817454364080
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass102,466 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,466 miles
    Test number
    847213943029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass102,312 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,312 miles
    Test number
    303281310159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,032 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    364248729140
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass102,032 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    394308329191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,839 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,839 miles
    Test number
    972915898037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail98,833 miles (+3,138)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,833 miles
    Test number
    120064098000
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass95,695 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,695 miles
    Test number
    400956367082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    91,550 miles
    Test number
    493469045369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X783 JLK

Does X783 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X783 JLK expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X783 JLK?
The MOT on X783 JLK expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X783 JLK done?
X783 JLK was recorded at 122,846 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 1,716 miles a year.
Has X783 JLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X783 JLK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X783 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 X783 JLK find?
X783 JLK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; slight corrosion to vehicle body.

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