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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

S44 BDLMOT history

S44 BDL is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S44 BDL black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,405 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BDL was last recorded at 73,405 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,663 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,742 miles
Average per year
3,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,405 miles
  • 2025 – 68,663 miles
  • 2024 – 63,236 miles
  • 2023 – 61,469 miles
  • 2022 – 59,683 miles
  • 2021 – 58,075 miles
  • 2020 – 56,078 miles
  • 2019 – 50,775 miles
  • 2018 – 48,160 miles
  • 2017 – 42,830 miles
  • 2016 – 39,296 miles
  • 2015 – 30,612 miles
  • 2014 – 23,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,405 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    705302074611
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,402 miles (+4,739)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,402 miles
    Test number
    284998190943
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,663 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    841295591879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,833 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    542349281729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,236 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,236 miles
    Test number
    382855963726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    197034603155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,469 miles (+1,786)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    441611916634
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass59,683 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,683 miles
    Test number
    943554700898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    265296516303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,075 miles (+1,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,075 miles
    Test number
    868885652372
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,078 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,078 miles
    Test number
    502154286700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,775 miles (+2,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,775 miles
    Test number
    570961916156
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass48,160 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,160 miles
    Test number
    647589225309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,830 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    506839011168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,296 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,296 miles
    Test number
    364623004497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,612 miles (+7,183)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,612 miles
    Test number
    677072625064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,429 miles
    Test number
    147756814038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,429 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,429 miles
    Test number
    117056714004
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S44 BDL

Does S44 BDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BDL is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BDL?
The MOT on S44 BDL is valid until 27 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 BDL done?
S44 BDL was recorded at 73,405 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,917 miles a year.
Has S44 BDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BDL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 BDL 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 BDL find?
S44 BDL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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