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Saab 9-3

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

S44 BEUMOT history

S44 BEU is a grey diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

S44 BEU grey 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,259 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BEU was last recorded at 89,259 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,583 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
676 miles
Average per year
4,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,259 miles
  • 2025 – 88,583 miles
  • 2024 – 85,588 miles
  • 2023 – 81,430 miles
  • 2022 – 75,344 miles
  • 2021 – 70,548 miles
  • 2020 – 64,152 miles
  • 2019 – 55,615 miles
  • 2018 – 48,134 miles
  • 2017 – 40,633 miles
  • 2016 – 33,732 miles
  • 2015 – 28,145 miles
  • 2014 – 25,932 miles
  • 2013 – 22,276 miles
  • 2012 – 19,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,259 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,259 miles (+676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,259 miles
    Test number
    812679451739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass88,583 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    457736298492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,588 miles (+4,158)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,588 miles
    Test number
    505707534804
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,430 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    641573815468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,344 miles (+4,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    870962942001
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,548 miles (+6,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,548 miles
    Test number
    328107680148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass64,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,152 miles
    Test number
    134380900992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail64,152 miles (+8,537)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,152 miles
    Test number
    804402105501
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass55,615 miles (+7,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,615 miles
    Test number
    392754409106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass48,134 miles (+7,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,134 miles
    Test number
    898355190547
    • AdvisoryTyres are 91 load rating. Saab specify a 94 "Extra load" rated tyre for this car

  11. Pass40,633 miles (+6,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,633 miles
    Test number
    955415264135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Damage to tyre sidewall is not considered excessive.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a tear forming in the inner sidewall. regular monitoring is advised

  12. Pass33,732 miles (+5,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,732 miles
    Test number
    164439217663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking

  13. Pass28,145 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    365775765027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust emissions tested but to clean to register
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  14. Fail28,145 miles (+2,213)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    859105565071
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust emissions tested but to clean to register
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  15. Pass25,932 miles (+3,656)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,932 miles
    Test number
    688419354059
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deterioating
    • NoteOffside rear tyre valve deterioating

  16. Pass22,276 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,276 miles
    Test number
    267125763007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,563 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,563 miles
    Test number
    945067462087
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about S44 BEU

Does S44 BEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BEU is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BEU?
The MOT on S44 BEU is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BEU done?
S44 BEU was recorded at 89,259 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,969 miles a year.
Has S44 BEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BEU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S44 BEU 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 BEU find?
S44 BEU passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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