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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

S44 BGUMOT history

S44 BGU is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 144,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

S44 BGU black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,742 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BGU
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
11 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BGU was last recorded at 144,742 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,927 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,815 miles
Average per year
7,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,742 miles
  • 2024 – 142,927 miles
  • 2022 – 134,449 miles
  • 2020 – 127,666 miles
  • 2019 – 118,770 miles
  • 2018 – 110,748 miles
  • 2017 – 96,018 miles
  • 2016 – 79,835 miles
  • 2015 – 67,280 miles
  • 2014 – 55,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,742 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,742 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,742 miles
    Test number
    535156228313
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail144,742 miles (+1,815)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,742 miles
    Test number
    269578844852
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass142,927 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,927 miles
    Test number
    392481184073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,449 miles (+6,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,449 miles
    Test number
    214894507910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake anti rattle spring missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass127,666 miles (+8,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,666 miles
    Test number
    504740058117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,770 miles (+8,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,770 miles
    Test number
    845411753886
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass110,748 miles (+14,730)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,748 miles
    Test number
    775737120968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,018 miles (+16,183)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    998212318618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,835 miles (+12,555)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    439326016853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,280 miles (+11,930)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,280 miles
    Test number
    745355575134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,350 miles
    Test number
    305921874159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BGU

Does S44 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BGU is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 BGU?
The MOT on S44 BGU is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BGU done?
S44 BGU was recorded at 144,742 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 7,856 miles a year.
Has S44 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BGU has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 BGU 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 BGU find?
S44 BGU passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear inner position lamp incorrect colour; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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