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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

S44 ABEMOT history

S44 ABE is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 12 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

S44 ABE blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
117,645 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 ABE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 ABE was last recorded at 117,645 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 14,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,419 miles · 24 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
14,226 miles
Average per year
5,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,645 miles
  • 2022 – 103,419 miles
  • 2021 – 98,273 miles
  • 2020 – 90,546 miles
  • 2019 – 88,501 miles
  • 2018 – 84,985 miles
  • 2017 – 83,600 miles
  • 2016 – 73,341 miles
  • 2015 – 63,823 miles
  • 2014 – 54,108 miles
  • 2013 – 45,067 miles
  • 2012 – 38,479 miles
  • 2011 – 30,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,645 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,645 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,645 miles
    Test number
    790117222106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail117,645 miles (+14,226)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,645 miles
    Test number
    890487733861
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass103,419 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,419 miles
    Test number
    889209320692
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,378 miles (+5,105)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    630893768543
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,273 miles (+159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,273 miles
    Test number
    713999210885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,114 miles (+32)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,114 miles
    Test number
    480334857875
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail98,082 miles (+7,536)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,082 miles
    Test number
    227506321327
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,546 miles (+2,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    90,546 miles
    Test number
    712324768334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear crossmembers,inner sills,rear chassis and rear suspension in a rusty condition

  9. Pass88,501 miles (+3,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,501 miles
    Test number
    890967925478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc shields corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

  10. Pass84,985 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,985 miles
    Test number
    387775286869
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

  11. Pass83,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    757264360741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,600 miles (+10,259)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    699807617696
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing 1 bolt missing from each wheel. (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. causing a spongy pedal (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass73,341 miles (+9,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    789494415124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass63,823 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,823 miles
    Test number
    477765935050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,759 miles (+9,651)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,759 miles
    Test number
    878067625016
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,108 miles (+9,041)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,108 miles
    Test number
    159052024053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,067 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    439082333092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,479 miles (+8,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,479 miles
    Test number
    118810912403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,301 miles
    Test number
    145042311430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 ABE

Does S44 ABE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 ABE expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 ABE?
The MOT on S44 ABE expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 ABE done?
S44 ABE was recorded at 117,645 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 5,952 miles a year.
Has S44 ABE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 ABE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 ABE 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 S44 ABE find?
S44 ABE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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