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Saab 9-3

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

S44 BBJMOT history

S44 BBJ is a white diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 10 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

S44 BBJ white Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,672 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BBJ was last recorded at 166,672 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 8,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,343 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,329 miles
Average per year
9,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,672 miles
  • 2025 – 158,343 miles
  • 2024 – 144,352 miles
  • 2023 – 137,182 miles
  • 2021 – 122,097 miles
  • 2020 – 114,163 miles
  • 2019 – 106,489 miles
  • 2018 – 94,557 miles
  • 2017 – 82,628 miles
  • 2016 – 70,198 miles
  • 2015 – 59,013 miles
  • 2014 – 49,616 miles
  • 2013 – 40,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,672 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All 4 brake disc have rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,672 miles (+8,329)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,672 miles
    Test number
    739449815321
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
  2. Pass158,343 miles (+13,991)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,343 miles
    Test number
    315595683245
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass144,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,352 miles
    Test number
    674077202555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake disc have rust
  4. Fail144,352 miles (+7,170)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,352 miles
    Test number
    394211157210
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake disc have rust
  5. Pass137,182 miles (+15,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,182 miles
    Test number
    335013278053
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass122,097 miles (+7,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,097 miles
    Test number
    985966722835
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass114,163 miles (+7,674)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,163 miles
    Test number
    761277225591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,489 miles (+11,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,489 miles
    Test number
    737374449305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass94,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    962573286356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail94,557 miles (+11,929)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    479612240982
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass82,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,628 miles
    Test number
    656532253762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,628 miles (+12,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,628 miles
    Test number
    943589155942
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass70,198 miles (+11,185)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,198 miles
    Test number
    694758236930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,013 miles (+9,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,013 miles
    Test number
    467018516073
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  15. Pass49,616 miles (+9,368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,616 miles
    Test number
    368742014337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,248 miles
    Test number
    237870113343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BBJ

Does S44 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BBJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BBJ?
The MOT on S44 BBJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BBJ done?
S44 BBJ was recorded at 166,672 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 9,909 miles a year.
Has S44 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BBJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 BBJ 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 BBJ find?
S44 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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