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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

222 BHWMOT history

222 BHW is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 192,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
192,397 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
222 BHW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

222 BHW was last recorded at 192,397 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 12,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2022: 154,442 miles, lower than 154,540 miles on 1 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,791 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,606 miles
Average per year
7,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,397 miles
  • 2025 – 179,791 miles
  • 2024 – 168,618 miles
  • 2023 – 157,137 miles
  • 2022 – 154,442 miles
  • 2021 – 152,121 miles
  • 2020 – 150,408 miles
  • 2019 – 148,481 miles
  • 2018 – 145,026 miles
  • 2017 – 143,089 miles
  • 2016 – 140,578 miles
  • 2015 – 137,208 miles
  • 2014 – 129,094 miles
  • 2013 – 119,119 miles
  • 2012 – 106,942 miles
  • 2011 – 94,066 miles
  • 2010 – 82,878 miles
  • 2009 – 73,467 miles
  • 2008 – 64,890 miles
  • 2007 – 48,911 miles
  • 2006 – 30,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,397 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Handbrake lever close to end of travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,397 miles (+12,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    192,397 miles
    Test number
    884495357933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,791 miles (+11,173)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,791 miles
    Test number
    507880509178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,618 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,618 miles
    Test number
    316932609397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,137 miles (+2,695)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,137 miles
    Test number
    811680940416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass154,442 miles (-98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,442 miles
    Test number
    868658178311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail154,540 miles (+2,419)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,540 miles
    Test number
    551388115388
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass152,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    152,121 miles
    Test number
    754105872304
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box join slight leak on weld (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail152,121 miles (+1,713)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,121 miles
    Test number
    727123480541
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall has cracks to cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box join slight leak on weld (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass150,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    150,408 miles
    Test number
    995555222077
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail150,408 miles (+1,927)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,408 miles
    Test number
    122412976345
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass148,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,481 miles
    Test number
    120791004367
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail148,481 miles (+3,455)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,481 miles
    Test number
    806099522940
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass145,026 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,026 miles
    Test number
    732528874389
    • AdvisoryE M L light 'on'
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  14. Fail145,024 miles (+1,935)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,024 miles
    Test number
    785005575215
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryE M L light 'on'
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  15. Pass143,089 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,089 miles
    Test number
    820295682479
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to end of travel

  16. Pass140,578 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,578 miles
    Test number
    619234426319
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to end of travel

  17. Fail140,577 miles (+3,369)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,577 miles
    Test number
    949794220008
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever close to end of travel

  18. Pass137,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    566224935055
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail137,208 miles (+8,114)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,208 miles
    Test number
    778933635054
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust middle mount corroded

  20. Pass129,094 miles (+9,975)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,094 miles
    Test number
    956706314023
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust flexi joint

  21. Pass119,119 miles (+72)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,119 miles
    Test number
    748085933032
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail119,047 miles (+12,105)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,047 miles
    Test number
    517842433047
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass106,942 miles (+12,876)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    277368132081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    616801331083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail94,066 miles (+11,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    926831631061
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  26. Pass82,878 miles (+9,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,878 miles
    Test number
    630937230003
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass73,467 miles (+8,577)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    462298139031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,890 miles
    Test number
    441348928083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail64,890 miles (+15,979)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,890 miles
    Test number
    664605128002
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass48,911 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,911 miles
    Test number
    954878437069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail48,910 miles (+18,169)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,910 miles
    Test number
    362787437005
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass30,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,741 miles
    Test number
    121284516097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 222 BHW

What vehicle is registration 222 BHW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 222 BHW on a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 222 BHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 222 BHW is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 222 BHW?
The MOT on 222 BHW is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 222 BHW done?
222 BHW was recorded at 192,397 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,976 miles a year.
Has 222 BHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 222 BHW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 222 BHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 222 BHW find?
222 BHW passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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