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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

S44 BOFMOT history

S44 BOF is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
169,796 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S44 BOF was last recorded at 169,796 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 9,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,597 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
9,199 miles
Average per year
6,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,796 miles
  • 2024 – 160,597 miles
  • 2023 – 152,499 miles
  • 2022 – 145,580 miles
  • 2021 – 142,207 miles
  • 2018 – 140,576 miles
  • 2017 – 136,041 miles
  • 2016 – 129,166 miles
  • 2015 – 122,568 miles
  • 2014 – 109,250 miles
  • 2013 – 98,124 miles
  • 2012 – 82,067 miles
  • 2011 – 73,081 miles
  • 2010 – 66,304 miles
  • 2009 – 59,205 miles
  • 2008 – 51,813 miles
  • 2007 – 46,740 miles
  • 2006 – 41,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,796 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills, also have damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail169,796 miles (+9,199)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,796 miles
    Test number
    130226456665
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills, also have damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,597 miles (+8,098)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,597 miles
    Test number
    897146875289
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    152,499 miles
    Test number
    324418174718
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,499 miles (+6,919)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,499 miles
    Test number
    181438279791
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,580 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,580 miles
    Test number
    604553278721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,574 miles (+3,367)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    184583438145
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass142,207 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,207 miles
    Test number
    885426007792
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail142,157 miles (+1,581)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,157 miles
    Test number
    363879431767
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass140,576 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,576 miles
    Test number
    284277942940
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Fail140,573 miles (+4,532)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,573 miles
    Test number
    345655522052
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Pass136,041 miles (+6,875)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,041 miles
    Test number
    928642162949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,166 miles (+207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    906376166183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail128,959 miles (+6,391)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,959 miles
    Test number
    100121313044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass122,568 miles (+13,318)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,568 miles
    Test number
    105680692016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,250 miles (+11,126)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,250 miles
    Test number
    538308454202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass98,124 miles (+16,057)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,124 miles
    Test number
    457494403440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteE.M LIGHT ON

  17. Pass82,067 miles (+8,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,067 miles
    Test number
    555456182159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,081 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,081 miles
    Test number
    158013701200
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Fail73,081 miles (+6,777)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,081 miles
    Test number
    615353201240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass66,304 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,304 miles
    Test number
    463460290161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,205 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    212614989428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,813 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    724261998149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,740 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,740 miles
    Test number
    100585087183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,432 miles
    Test number
    652384296128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BOF

Does S44 BOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BOF expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BOF?
The MOT on S44 BOF expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BOF done?
S44 BOF was recorded at 169,796 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 6,773 miles a year.
Has S44 BOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BOF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 BOF 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 BOF find?
S44 BOF failed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 8 more.

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