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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,290 cc

S44 BHTMOT history

S44 BHT is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,663 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BHT was last recorded at 129,663 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 7,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,071 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,592 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,663 miles
  • 2025 – 122,071 miles
  • 2024 – 116,699 miles
  • 2023 – 106,635 miles
  • 2022 – 93,165 miles
  • 2021 – 92,713 miles
  • 2020 – 90,493 miles
  • 2019 – 87,980 miles
  • 2018 – 85,769 miles
  • 2017 – 82,969 miles
  • 2016 – 80,520 miles
  • 2015 – 73,426 miles
  • 2014 – 65,744 miles
  • 2013 – 58,409 miles
  • 2012 – 43,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,663 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody chassis corrosion

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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,663 miles (+7,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,663 miles
    Test number
    927902735545
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody chassis corrosion

  2. Pass122,071 miles (+5,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,071 miles
    Test number
    302778753031
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass116,699 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    164538515985
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Fail116,698 miles (+10,063)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    753269780979
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,635 miles24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    553488711660
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure but unlikely to fall off
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated throughout - not leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check & inspect outer sills

  6. Fail106,635 miles (+13,470)1 dangerous3 major23 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    274943680052
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General surface corrosion on suspension through-out front of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion through-out rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General surface corrosion on suspension through-out rear of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,165 miles (+452)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,165 miles
    Test number
    201833961009
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass92,713 miles (+2,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,713 miles
    Test number
    737416909545
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering tightens towards lock
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear General suspension corroded but not significantly weakened

  9. Pass90,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,493 miles
    Test number
    658486235047
    • AdvisoryPower steering assistance decreases toward either lock.

  10. Fail90,493 miles (+2,513)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,493 miles
    Test number
    291944172872
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearward of the strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror glass deteriorated, still showing a view to the rear.
    • AdvisoryPower steering assistance decreases toward either lock.

  11. Pass87,980 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,980 miles
    Test number
    196596214252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail87,980 miles (+2,211)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,980 miles
    Test number
    602882351706
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass85,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,769 miles
    Test number
    383876613414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,769 miles (+2,800)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,769 miles
    Test number
    346670763721
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub-frame rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub-frame rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass82,969 miles (+2,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,969 miles
    Test number
    584727905793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind

  16. Pass80,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    273347055659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,520 miles (+7,094)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    654625272652
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  18. Pass73,426 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    797176945162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    997643064187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail65,744 miles (+7,335)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    739803764120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass58,409 miles (+14,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,409 miles
    Test number
    488034653126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,568 miles
    Test number
    218101772461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BHT

Does S44 BHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BHT is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BHT?
The MOT on S44 BHT is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BHT done?
S44 BHT was recorded at 129,663 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has S44 BHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BHT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 BHT 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 BHT find?
S44 BHT passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; general underbody chassis corrosion.

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