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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

S44 BKMMOT history

S44 BKM is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,891 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BKM was last recorded at 95,891 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,872 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,019 miles
Average per year
2,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,891 miles
  • 2025 – 94,872 miles
  • 2024 – 94,260 miles
  • 2023 – 93,562 miles
  • 2022 – 93,333 miles
  • 2021 – 92,658 miles
  • 2020 – 91,533 miles
  • 2019 – 91,043 miles
  • 2018 – 86,883 miles
  • 2017 – 79,866 miles
  • 2016 – 73,975 miles
  • 2015 – 72,486 miles
  • 2014 – 68,905 miles
  • 2013 – 66,305 miles
  • 2012 – 63,428 miles
  • 2011 – 61,114 miles
  • 2010 – 59,179 miles
  • 2009 – 59,169 miles
  • 2007 – 55,482 miles
  • 2006 – 45,826 miles
  • 2005 – 38,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,891 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,891 miles (+1,019)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,891 miles
    Test number
    796840746742
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass94,872 miles (+612)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,872 miles
    Test number
    937416499525
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,260 miles (+698)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,260 miles
    Test number
    775861623924
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass93,562 miles (+229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,562 miles
    Test number
    726477422515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass93,333 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,333 miles
    Test number
    178968842795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail93,255 miles (+597)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    324304673983
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass92,658 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    694814539919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,533 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    130308588488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,043 miles (+4,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,043 miles
    Test number
    347669721588
    • AdvisoryChips in front windscreen
  10. Pass86,883 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,883 miles
    Test number
    381477816991
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail86,871 miles (+7,005)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,871 miles
    Test number
    120003903718
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass79,866 miles (+5,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,866 miles
    Test number
    987816649886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass73,975 miles (+1,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    836061762922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer side wall cut
  14. Pass72,486 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    529076599248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,439 miles (+3,534)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,439 miles
    Test number
    307813425229
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteO/s/f shock damp
    • NoteRear box plus centre box poor
    • NoteSlight blow to exhaust
    • NoteStone chip to screen
    • NoteVarious hose ferrules rusty
  16. Pass68,905 miles (+2,600)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,905 miles
    Test number
    686165624253
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin gone
    • NoteStone chips to screen
  17. Pass66,305 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,305 miles
    Test number
    348297793105
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass63,428 miles (+2,314)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    296650802293
    • NoteRear box poor condition
    • NoteStone chip to screen
  19. Pass61,114 miles (+1,935)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,114 miles
    Test number
    457579391156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
  20. Pass59,179 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,179 miles
    Test number
    134724500266
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass59,169 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    902457199105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,482 miles (+9,656)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    111797907389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,826 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    322277106305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,823 miles (+4,083)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    453936306438
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass38,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    244726005349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BKM

Does S44 BKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BKM is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BKM?
The MOT on S44 BKM is valid until 11 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 BKM done?
S44 BKM was recorded at 95,891 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,741 miles a year.
Has S44 BKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BKM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 BKM 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 BKM find?
S44 BKM passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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