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Saab 9-3

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,910 cc

S44 BCLMOT history

S44 BCL is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 4 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S44 BCL red Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,306 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BCL was last recorded at 91,306 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,008 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,298 miles
Average per year
5,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,306 miles
  • 2025 – 89,008 miles
  • 2024 – 82,208 miles
  • 2023 – 77,017 miles
  • 2022 – 70,710 miles
  • 2021 – 63,139 miles
  • 2020 – 58,262 miles
  • 2019 – 51,730 miles
  • 2018 – 47,446 miles
  • 2017 – 44,871 miles
  • 2016 – 38,357 miles
  • 2015 – 33,280 miles
  • 2014 – 26,923 miles
  • 2013 – 19,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    681288976544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail91,306 miles (+2,298)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    735833059546
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,008 miles
    Test number
    863842677991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,008 miles (+6,800)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,008 miles
    Test number
    356412349438
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass82,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    531413390247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,208 miles (+5,191)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    422301465171
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass77,017 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,017 miles
    Test number
    297101928162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    564769947423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,710 miles (+443)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    500966612799
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Fail70,267 miles (+7,128)4 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,267 miles
    Test number
    387878185926
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass63,139 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    254119834351
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail63,139 miles (+202)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    620073902069
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail62,937 miles (+4,675)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,937 miles
    Test number
    254754862111
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced digits and honeycomb background (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced digits and honeycomb background (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cut in tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass58,262 miles (+6,532)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,262 miles
    Test number
    385504640094
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass51,730 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,730 miles
    Test number
    800095205713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass47,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,446 miles
    Test number
    517240686971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,446 miles (+2,575)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,446 miles
    Test number
    484637112806
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass44,871 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,871 miles
    Test number
    312399133161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,357 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,357 miles
    Test number
    478396893917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,280 miles
    Test number
    526965175077
    • 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)

  21. Fail33,280 miles (+6,357)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,280 miles
    Test number
    299695875048
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass26,923 miles (+6,942)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,923 miles
    Test number
    465662864027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,981 miles
    Test number
    925398753036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BCL

Does S44 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BCL is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BCL?
The MOT on S44 BCL is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BCL done?
S44 BCL was recorded at 91,306 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,233 miles a year.
Has S44 BCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BCL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 BCL 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 BCL find?
S44 BCL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread edge.

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