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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,290 cc

S44 BRSMOT history

S44 BRS is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,727 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BRS was last recorded at 185,727 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,786 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,941 miles
Average per year
4,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,727 miles
  • 2025 – 183,786 miles
  • 2024 – 178,953 miles
  • 2023 – 176,380 miles
  • 2022 – 174,987 miles
  • 2021 – 172,406 miles
  • 2020 – 171,947 miles
  • 2019 – 168,695 miles
  • 2018 – 165,510 miles
  • 2017 – 161,246 miles
  • 2016 – 157,471 miles
  • 2015 – 154,062 miles
  • 2014 – 152,263 miles
  • 2013 – 150,522 miles
  • 2012 – 147,217 miles
  • 2011 – 145,376 miles
  • 2010 – 142,803 miles
  • 2009 – 140,674 miles
  • 2008 – 134,732 miles
  • 2007 – 126,521 miles
  • 2006 – 93,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,727 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Coil spring corroded all springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,727 miles (+1,941)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,727 miles
    Test number
    181622101240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,786 miles (+4,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    183,786 miles
    Test number
    254999476137
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strong advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,953 miles
    Test number
    143474668450
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail178,953 miles (+2,573)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,953 miles
    Test number
    911815124507
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass176,380 miles (+1,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    176,380 miles
    Test number
    616642370773
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear most flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear box and centre box outer skin peeling

  6. Pass174,987 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,987 miles
    Test number
    558904535862
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Fail174,987 miles (+2,581)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,987 miles
    Test number
    908495566020
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Pass172,406 miles (+459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,406 miles
    Test number
    466229771925
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear and centre exhaust silencers in poor condition

  9. Pass171,947 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,947 miles
    Test number
    216751001896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,695 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,695 miles
    Test number
    255358492546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

  11. Fail168,695 miles (+3,185)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,695 miles
    Test number
    248575611649
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

  12. Pass165,510 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    165,510 miles
    Test number
    719260484922
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp leveling linkage in-secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear silencer heavily corroded

  13. Fail165,461 miles (+4,215)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,461 miles
    Test number
    557420005929
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Flickers (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Flickers, goes off and on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp leveling linkage in-secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear silencer heavily corroded

  14. Pass161,246 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    161,246 miles
    Test number
    951262519279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail161,246 miles (+3,775)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,246 miles
    Test number
    791133055288
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass157,471 miles (+3,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,471 miles
    Test number
    313712926767
    • AdvisoryBackbox corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass154,062 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    154,062 miles
    Test number
    579050755164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAlarm fault on dash
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Fail154,062 miles (+1,799)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,062 miles
    Test number
    685716345120
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAlarm fault on dash
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  19. Pass152,263 miles (+1,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    152,263 miles
    Test number
    619169444112
    • NoteEXHAUST-back box rusty/worn

  20. Pass150,522 miles (+3,305)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    150,522 miles
    Test number
    358250353196
    • NoteExhaust system corroded and in poor condition
    • NotePlay in rear hub bushes
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriated

  21. Pass147,217 miles (+1,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    147,217 miles
    Test number
    368814642103
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding

  22. Pass145,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    145,376 miles
    Test number
    576411851161
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail145,376 miles (+2,573)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,376 miles
    Test number
    606091151122
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass142,803 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    142,803 miles
    Test number
    602996240145
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside rear top suspension bushes

  25. Fail142,803 miles (+2,129)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,803 miles
    Test number
    614026340127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside rear top suspension bushes

  26. Pass140,674 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    140,674 miles
    Test number
    110030159136
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass134,732 miles (+8,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    134,732 miles
    Test number
    564590458181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on limit inside edge

  28. Pass126,521 miles (+32,604)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    126,521 miles
    Test number
    163345827131
    • NoteFront no. plate discoloured

  29. Pass93,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,917 miles
    Test number
    151616526153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about S44 BRS

Does S44 BRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BRS is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BRS?
The MOT on S44 BRS is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BRS done?
S44 BRS was recorded at 185,727 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,487 miles a year.
Has S44 BRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BRS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 BRS 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 BRS find?
S44 BRS passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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