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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,990 cc

K44 RRXMOT history

K44 RRX is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,593 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 RRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 RRX was last recorded at 128,593 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,406 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,593 miles
  • 2025 – 122,734 miles
  • 2024 – 116,630 miles
  • 2023 – 113,830 miles
  • 2022 – 113,759 miles
  • 2021 – 110,660 miles
  • 2020 – 108,853 miles
  • 2019 – 105,070 miles
  • 2018 – 96,995 miles
  • 2017 – 90,739 miles
  • 2016 – 83,760 miles
  • 2015 – 73,651 miles
  • 2014 – 65,581 miles
  • 2013 – 60,676 miles
  • 2012 – 55,845 miles
  • 2011 – 51,535 miles
  • 2010 – 47,561 miles
  • 2009 – 43,284 miles
  • 2008 – 38,863 miles
  • 2007 – 34,462 miles
  • 2006 – 31,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,593 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside indicater repeater lens missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
  • AdvisoryRear axle has slight corrosion

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,593 miles (+187)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,593 miles
    Test number
    567165804910
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicater repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear axle has slight corrosion

  2. Fail128,406 miles (+5,672)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,406 miles
    Test number
    175395429922
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corrosion

  3. Pass122,734 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    470454334651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail122,734 miles (+6,104)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,734 miles
    Test number
    731233602171
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass116,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,630 miles
    Test number
    461728946665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  6. Fail116,630 miles (+2,800)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,630 miles
    Test number
    821656222329
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  7. Pass113,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,830 miles
    Test number
    428878127221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,830 miles (+71)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,830 miles
    Test number
    120018393410
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Stepped wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,759 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,759 miles
    Test number
    807713591555
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,755 miles (+27)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    265883186603
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail113,728 miles (+3,068)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    585103848224
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light emits white light due lens missing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge started wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml light on dash

  12. Pass110,660 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    771410065627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,853 miles (+3,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    108,853 miles
    Test number
    200638933552
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass105,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    105,070 miles
    Test number
    354343278281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,069 miles (+8,074)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,069 miles
    Test number
    987920544668
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass96,995 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,995 miles
    Test number
    184048925757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,739 miles
    Test number
    613110878188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,739 miles (+6,979)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,739 miles
    Test number
    486391600650
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  19. Pass83,760 miles (+10,109)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    141667588105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,651 miles
    Test number
    236353535418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,651 miles (+8,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,651 miles
    Test number
    797163535110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass65,581 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,581 miles
    Test number
    259316734482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,676 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    118697533166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,845 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,845 miles
    Test number
    876746942146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,535 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    717007941183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,561 miles (+4,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,561 miles
    Test number
    790237000284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass43,284 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    453841019256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,863 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,863 miles
    Test number
    354988898129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,462 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    861824507278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,190 miles
    Test number
    121254916274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 RRX

Does K44 RRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 RRX is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 RRX?
The MOT on K44 RRX is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 RRX done?
K44 RRX was recorded at 128,593 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has K44 RRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 RRX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K44 RRX 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 K44 RRX find?
K44 RRX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside front lower fog light not working, and 4 more.

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