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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

S22 BHNMOT history

S22 BHN is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 23 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
99,899 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 BHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 BHN was last recorded at 99,899 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2010: 61,514 miles, lower than 92,048 miles on 5 May 2009.

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
99,886 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,899 miles
  • 2022 – 99,886 miles
  • 2021 – 99,876 miles
  • 2020 – 99,079 miles
  • 2019 – 97,369 miles
  • 2018 – 94,408 miles
  • 2017 – 90,023 miles
  • 2016 – 89,825 miles
  • 2015 – 86,195 miles
  • 2014 – 80,686 miles
  • 2013 – 75,717 miles
  • 2012 – 69,996 miles
  • 2011 – 66,245 miles
  • 2010 – 61,514 miles
  • 2009 – 92,048 miles
  • 2008 – 90,572 miles
  • 2007 – 84,644 miles
  • 2006 – 75,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,899 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers footwell and passengers footwell (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,899 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    836586951737
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers footwell and passengers footwell (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,886 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    678958166811
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail99,876 miles (+797)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    824121801726
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower inner arch (condition on nearside inner arch couldn't be checked) (arch liner) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,079 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    167184520183
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,077 miles (+719)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    118770633381
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass98,358 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,358 miles
    Test number
    865872607496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,369 miles
    Test number
    355248209565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,363 miles (+37)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,363 miles
    Test number
    981132553210
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail97,326 miles (+2,918)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,326 miles
    Test number
    943445317765
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,408 miles (+4,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,408 miles
    Test number
    172170616867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four. (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass90,023 miles (+198)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    561205607048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail89,825 miles (+3,630)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,825 miles
    Test number
    991663922070
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass86,195 miles (+5,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    802645031001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass80,686 miles (+4,969)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,686 miles
    Test number
    149313164363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCenter brake light not working

  15. Pass75,717 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,717 miles
    Test number
    289071913228
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing edges

  16. Fail75,717 miles (+5,721)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,717 miles
    Test number
    979420413218
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing edges

  17. Pass69,996 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,996 miles
    Test number
    719599922126
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  18. Fail69,996 miles (+3,751)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,996 miles
    Test number
    935269622121
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded.

  19. Pass66,245 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,245 miles
    Test number
    458935681131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,223 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,223 miles
    Test number
    868091731106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,514 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,514 miles
    Test number
    301769090092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail61,514 miles (-30,534)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,514 miles
    Test number
    311939090032
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass92,048 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,048 miles
    Test number
    931095429192
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail92,048 miles (+1,476)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,048 miles
    Test number
    992335029183
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass90,572 miles (+5,928)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,572 miles
    Test number
    282119968095
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass84,644 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    361224897033
    • NoteAll brakes worn

  27. Fail84,644 miles (+8,691)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    183844397412
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn ann corroded
    • NoteRear discs worn and corroded

  28. Pass75,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    180423996499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S22 BHN

Does S22 BHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S22 BHN expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S22 BHN?
The MOT on S22 BHN expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S22 BHN done?
S22 BHN was recorded at 99,899 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 1,416 miles a year.
Has S22 BHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 BHN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S22 BHN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S22 BHN find?
S22 BHN passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: front vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers footwell and passengers footwell; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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