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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

S44 BNSMOT history

S44 BNS is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,781 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BNS was last recorded at 81,781 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,235 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,546 miles
Average per year
2,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,781 miles
  • 2025 – 80,235 miles
  • 2024 – 77,298 miles
  • 2022 – 77,111 miles
  • 2021 – 76,717 miles
  • 2019 – 76,120 miles
  • 2018 – 75,962 miles
  • 2017 – 74,417 miles
  • 2016 – 73,348 miles
  • 2015 – 67,938 miles
  • 2014 – 61,575 miles
  • 2013 – 58,174 miles
  • 2012 – 55,732 miles
  • 2011 – 51,624 miles
  • 2010 – 47,398 miles
  • 2009 – 41,458 miles
  • 2008 – 34,966 miles
  • 2007 – 25,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,781 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,781 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    544883410517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,235 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,235 miles
    Test number
    179958610934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    284879719388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,298 miles (+187)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    276075466838
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,111 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,111 miles
    Test number
    798638626409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass76,717 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,717 miles
    Test number
    182356275423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,697 miles (+577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,697 miles
    Test number
    937478953056
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,120 miles
    Test number
    346831321780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail76,120 miles (+158)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,120 miles
    Test number
    671685815333
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass75,962 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    142830080868
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Leaver has Little Reserve Travel

  11. Pass74,417 miles (+1,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,417 miles
    Test number
    520953871509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass73,348 miles (+5,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    543356615417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,938 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,938 miles
    Test number
    843912559154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,575 miles
    Test number
    645793034218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,575 miles (+3,401)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,575 miles
    Test number
    219952534240
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  16. Pass58,174 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,174 miles
    Test number
    357791623412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    436400032293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,732 miles (+4,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,732 miles
    Test number
    839500732290
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass51,624 miles (+4,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    656981131260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass47,398 miles (+5,940)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    450783830279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLow effort, nearside rear parking brake.

  21. Pass41,458 miles (+6,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,458 miles
    Test number
    334226619282
    • NoteLower effort on nearside parking brake.

  22. Pass34,966 miles (+9,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,966 miles
    Test number
    360709828421
    • NoteVery low effort on nearside parking brake.

  23. Pass25,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,918 miles
    Test number
    844333027273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BNS

Does S44 BNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BNS is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BNS?
The MOT on S44 BNS is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BNS done?
S44 BNS was recorded at 81,781 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,957 miles a year.
Has S44 BNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BNS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 BNS 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 BNS find?
S44 BNS passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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