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L123 JSM

2015 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

124,353 mi
Last recorded124,353 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 JSM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 124,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 108,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 106,110 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,451 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 95,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 104,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,948 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 47,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,826 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 30,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,276 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 89,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EGR VALVE (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 26,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,458 miles

both rear bump stops perished slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 26,556 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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L123 JSM is a 2015 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L123 JSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 11 years old, this Saab 9-3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L123 JSM registered?

L123 JSM is a 2015 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2015.

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