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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

S44 BBPMOT history

S44 BBP is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 10 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,505 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BBP was last recorded at 155,505 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,505 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,505 miles
  • 2025 – 153,022 miles
  • 2024 – 150,610 miles
  • 2023 – 148,007 miles
  • 2022 – 145,650 miles
  • 2021 – 142,149 miles
  • 2020 – 138,249 miles
  • 2019 – 133,520 miles
  • 2018 – 128,170 miles
  • 2017 – 121,098 miles
  • 2016 – 111,385 miles
  • 2015 – 104,166 miles
  • 2014 – 95,680 miles
  • 2013 – 88,109 miles
  • 2012 – 76,742 miles
  • 2011 – 69,651 miles
  • 2010 – 62,643 miles
  • 2009 – 53,445 miles
  • 2008 – 43,513 miles
  • 2007 – 35,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler Behind Front Bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,505 miles
    Test number
    647907054350
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler Behind Front Bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail155,505 miles (+2,483)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,505 miles
    Test number
    709020083704
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler Behind Front Bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass153,022 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,022 miles
    Test number
    750736980601
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler Behind Front Bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail153,022 miles (+2,412)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,022 miles
    Test number
    644832963935
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick Up Ring Broken (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler Behind Front Bumper (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,610 miles (+2,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,610 miles
    Test number
    628691900867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass148,007 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,007 miles
    Test number
    444507375832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,650 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,650 miles
    Test number
    981165211068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,149 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,149 miles
    Test number
    598363223850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,249 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,249 miles
    Test number
    688272979202
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail138,246 miles (+4,726)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,246 miles
    Test number
    383603109728
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass133,520 miles (+5,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,520 miles
    Test number
    447955660729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  12. Pass128,170 miles (+7,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,170 miles
    Test number
    132465848973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass121,098 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,098 miles
    Test number
    287737168463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,385 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,385 miles
    Test number
    951995311087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    219119415195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,166 miles (+8,486)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    739789415199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNoise from front when driving unable to trace,corrosion to coilsprings,play front subframe mounts,o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

  17. Pass95,680 miles (+7,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    538368824199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing inner edges

  18. Pass88,109 miles (+11,367)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    899369423162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass76,742 miles (+7,091)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    328684622115
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteRear number plate water marked
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn and just legal

  20. Pass69,651 miles (+7,008)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    915077011113
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront tyres getting low- 3mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear number plate water marked

  21. Pass62,643 miles (+9,198)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    711912410167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,445 miles (+9,932)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,445 miles
    Test number
    952850129197
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront tyres low on tread
    • NoteRear number plate water marked

  23. Pass43,513 miles (+7,812)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    403107428159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,701 miles
    Test number
    291334527114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BBP

Does S44 BBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BBP is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BBP?
The MOT on S44 BBP is valid until 3 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 BBP done?
S44 BBP was recorded at 155,505 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,223 miles a year.
Has S44 BBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BBP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 BBP 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 BBP find?
S44 BBP passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler behind front bumper; front service brake binding but not excessively both fronts.

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