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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

Y7 JRDMOT history

Y7 JRD is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 48,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

Y7 JRD black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,891 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 JRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 JRD was last recorded at 48,891 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,184 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
707 miles
Average per year
1,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,891 miles
  • 2025 – 48,184 miles
  • 2024 – 46,465 miles
  • 2023 – 45,519 miles
  • 2022 – 43,073 miles
  • 2021 – 42,275 miles
  • 2020 – 41,070 miles
  • 2019 – 38,410 miles
  • 2018 – 38,378 miles
  • 2017 – 34,587 miles
  • 2016 – 33,474 miles
  • 2015 – 32,387 miles
  • 2014 – 29,456 miles
  • 2013 – 27,546 miles
  • 2012 – 26,108 miles
  • 2011 – 23,586 miles
  • 2010 – 20,842 miles
  • 2009 – 19,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,891 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,891 miles (+707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,891 miles
    Test number
    593627404446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass48,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    844127731665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,122 miles (+1,657)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    851651013039
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  4. Pass46,465 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    46,465 miles
    Test number
    479229261680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    630502660222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,519 miles (+2,446)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,519 miles
    Test number
    821632074034
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass43,073 miles (+798)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,073 miles
    Test number
    818924989932
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass42,275 miles (+1,205)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    964812411743
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass41,070 miles (+2,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,070 miles
    Test number
    910762921656
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly 225/45 ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,410 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,410 miles
    Test number
    661293227433
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch works when selected but does not maintain the on position .

  11. Pass38,378 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    386433544019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,587 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,587 miles
    Test number
    694189944459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,577 miles (+1,103)1 dangerous2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    192207779262
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads below 1.5mm and about to score disc. (3.5.1g)
    • FailureCentral Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bonnet does not secure closed and awkward to open. (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads very close to limit. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer stop and tail lamps not working although inner lamps okay.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres treads and outer sidewalls perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads close to limit. (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass33,474 miles (+1,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,474 miles
    Test number
    281579762405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to close ( possibly a new cable is needed )
    • AdvisoryRear tyre walls starting to crack/perish

  15. Pass32,387 miles (+67)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    555268625150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished

  16. Fail32,320 miles (+2,864)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,320 miles
    Test number
    807122625137
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished

  17. Pass29,456 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,456 miles
    Test number
    349713124169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    308619513101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,546 miles (+1,438)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    287357813123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass26,108 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    628573522134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,586 miles (+2,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,586 miles
    Test number
    919727221105
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass20,842 miles (+1,751)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,842 miles
    Test number
    621344110129
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight cracking outer edges
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates slight faded

  23. Pass19,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,091 miles
    Test number
    600473879055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 JRD

Does Y7 JRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 JRD is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 JRD?
The MOT on Y7 JRD is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 JRD done?
Y7 JRD was recorded at 48,891 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,711 miles a year.
Has Y7 JRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 JRD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 JRD 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 Y7 JRD find?
Y7 JRD passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread.

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