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Saab 9-5

Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

S44 BEGMOT history

S44 BEG is a beige petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2026
Mileage
157,844 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BEG was last recorded at 157,844 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 2,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,513 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,331 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,844 miles
  • 2024 – 155,513 miles
  • 2023 – 150,766 miles
  • 2022 – 146,278 miles
  • 2021 – 141,629 miles
  • 2020 – 136,885 miles
  • 2019 – 132,787 miles
  • 2018 – 129,605 miles
  • 2017 – 123,802 miles
  • 2016 – 112,575 miles
  • 2015 – 102,339 miles
  • 2014 – 92,119 miles
  • 2013 – 80,872 miles
  • 2012 – 71,705 miles
  • 2011 – 61,641 miles
  • 2010 – 52,700 miles
  • 2009 – 42,824 miles
  • 2008 – 33,156 miles
  • 2007 – 25,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,844 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer has a hole in it.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,844 miles (+2,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,844 miles
    Test number
    787104056637
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass155,513 miles (+4,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,513 miles
    Test number
    249359296467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass150,766 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,766 miles
    Test number
    878231598508
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,766 miles (+4,488)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,766 miles
    Test number
    162882149483
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,278 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,278 miles
    Test number
    979973906676
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,278 miles (+4,649)1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,278 miles
    Test number
    780756959680
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,629 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,629 miles
    Test number
    435053693161
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer has a hole in it. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp lens broken.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,623 miles (+4,738)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,623 miles
    Test number
    456789982091
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing. (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer has a hole in it. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp lens broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,885 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,885 miles
    Test number
    727913863442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,787 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,787 miles
    Test number
    352904374089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,605 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,605 miles
    Test number
    188264627965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,565 miles (+5,763)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,565 miles
    Test number
    244174951283
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  13. Pass123,802 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    123,802 miles
    Test number
    116228491651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail123,760 miles (+11,185)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,760 miles
    Test number
    405303583621
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass112,575 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,575 miles
    Test number
    810620085822
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  16. Fail112,574 miles (+10,235)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,574 miles
    Test number
    216626452970
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass102,339 miles (+10,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,339 miles
    Test number
    133693362174
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre worn to 2-3mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass92,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    537950664223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,119 miles (+11,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    126109254244
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass80,872 miles (+9,167)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    526356553293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.

  21. Pass71,705 miles (+10,064)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,705 miles
    Test number
    737474952273
    • NoteHandbrake lever has slight travel.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.

  22. Pass61,641 miles (+8,941)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    935418351265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,700 miles (+9,876)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,700 miles
    Test number
    972217250274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,824 miles (+9,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,824 miles
    Test number
    101203359246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass33,156 miles (+7,895)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    264703458258
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls are starting to split

  26. Pass25,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    373516157406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BEG

Does S44 BEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BEG expired on 20 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BEG?
The MOT on S44 BEG expired on 20 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BEG done?
S44 BEG was recorded at 157,844 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has S44 BEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BEG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 BEG 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 BEG find?
S44 BEG passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear handbrake effort low.; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides..

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