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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

S44 BDUMOT history

S44 BDU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
103,048 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BDU was last recorded at 103,048 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 5,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,748 miles · 27 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
5,300 miles
Average per year
4,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,048 miles
  • 2023 – 97,748 miles
  • 2022 – 96,733 miles
  • 2021 – 95,237 miles
  • 2020 – 93,565 miles
  • 2019 – 91,574 miles
  • 2018 – 89,685 miles
  • 2017 – 87,454 miles
  • 2016 – 83,872 miles
  • 2015 – 80,169 miles
  • 2014 – 76,183 miles
  • 2013 – 69,749 miles
  • 2011 – 61,038 miles
  • 2010 – 56,619 miles
  • 2009 – 47,106 miles
  • 2008 – 35,946 miles
  • 2007 – 26,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,048 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,048 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,048 miles
    Test number
    433673778668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,748 miles (+1,015)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,748 miles
    Test number
    837512789901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,733 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,733 miles
    Test number
    241556750409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker top (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,733 miles (+1,496)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,733 miles
    Test number
    836395071550
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker top (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,237 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    752171623602
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker top bearing. (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,237 miles (+1,672)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    209539739104
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough shocker top bearing. (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,565 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,565 miles
    Test number
    267261026435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,574 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,574 miles
    Test number
    229358465082
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight intensity reduced but not severely
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers innop
    • AdvisorySteering slightly rough in operation. Possibly top strut mounts

  9. Fail91,573 miles (+1,888)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,573 miles
    Test number
    368893376283
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight intensity reduced but not severely
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers innop
    • AdvisorySteering slightly rough in operation. Possibly top strut mounts

  10. Pass89,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    212794137569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,685 miles (+2,231)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    925850271335
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass87,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,454 miles
    Test number
    307080239901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail87,454 miles (+3,582)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,454 miles
    Test number
    705821981177
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    633260298753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,872 miles (+3,703)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    424145171021
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted, sills not checked fully

  16. Pass80,169 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,169 miles
    Test number
    635146975149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    455660064110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail76,183 miles (+6,434)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    326990564178
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass69,749 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    278488773475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,038 miles (+4,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,038 miles
    Test number
    435601741405
    • 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. Pass56,619 miles (+9,513)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,619 miles
    Test number
    932077440374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,106 miles (+11,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,106 miles
    Test number
    801509839393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,946 miles (+9,313)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    873095948322
    • NoteInner and outer shoulders of both front tyres execcivley worn
    • NoteThere appears to be an oil leak at the offside driveshaft inner coupling

  24. Pass26,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,633 miles
    Test number
    290362747369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BDU

Does S44 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BDU expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BDU?
The MOT on S44 BDU expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BDU done?
S44 BDU was recorded at 103,048 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 4,619 miles a year.
Has S44 BDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BDU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 BDU 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 BDU find?
S44 BDU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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