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Saab 9-3

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

S44 BPUMOT history

S44 BPU is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
119,909 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BPU was last recorded at 119,909 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 2,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,413 miles · 22 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,496 miles
Average per year
4,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,909 miles
  • 2021 – 117,413 miles
  • 2020 – 116,694 miles
  • 2019 – 113,932 miles
  • 2018 – 113,028 miles
  • 2017 – 106,704 miles
  • 2016 – 102,958 miles
  • 2015 – 98,717 miles
  • 2014 – 93,999 miles
  • 2013 – 91,202 miles
  • 2012 – 88,758 miles
  • 2011 – 81,564 miles
  • 2010 – 74,302 miles
  • 2009 – 69,111 miles
  • 2008 – 64,714 miles
  • 2007 – 57,137 miles
  • 2006 – 47,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,909 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,909 miles (+2,496)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,909 miles
    Test number
    797734531606
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass117,413 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,413 miles
    Test number
    451227199370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,694 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,694 miles
    Test number
    341428473662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,932 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,932 miles
    Test number
    712044099107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    104573672009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,028 miles (+6,324)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    615767129136
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  7. Pass106,704 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,704 miles
    Test number
    515934257410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,958 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,958 miles
    Test number
    304319605818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,717 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    767201935035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,999 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,999 miles
    Test number
    246840334088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,202 miles (+2,444)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,202 miles
    Test number
    497749133098
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  12. Pass88,758 miles (+9)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,758 miles
    Test number
    288014562150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edges

  13. Fail88,749 miles (+7,185)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    707709752110
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion and wear on brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass81,564 miles (+7,262)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    737821051130
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  15. Pass74,302 miles (+5,191)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    554157440139
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear heatshield broken and loose

  16. Pass69,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    124572959109
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail69,111 miles (+4,397)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    692602859186
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail64,714 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,714 miles
    Test number
    313645808275
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass64,714 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,714 miles
    Test number
    752535508202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,137 miles (+9,423)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,137 miles
    Test number
    714520747209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,714 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    754239116297
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

Questions about S44 BPU

Does S44 BPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BPU expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BPU?
The MOT on S44 BPU expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BPU done?
S44 BPU was recorded at 119,909 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
Has S44 BPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BPU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S44 BPU 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 BPU find?
S44 BPU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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