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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S44 BRUMOT history

S44 BRU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 5 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S44 BRU black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,402 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BRU was last recorded at 96,402 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,433 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,969 miles
Average per year
4,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,402 miles
  • 2025 – 91,433 miles
  • 2024 – 85,950 miles
  • 2023 – 77,909 miles
  • 2022 – 67,533 miles
  • 2021 – 66,808 miles
  • 2020 – 64,737 miles
  • 2019 – 61,881 miles
  • 2018 – 55,353 miles
  • 2017 – 50,895 miles
  • 2016 – 50,072 miles
  • 2015 – 49,685 miles
  • 2014 – 47,750 miles
  • 2013 – 46,233 miles
  • 2012 – 43,073 miles
  • 2011 – 38,549 miles
  • 2009 – 33,575 miles
  • 2008 – 21,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,402 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,402 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    621836577146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,433 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    572118516457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,950 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    176728557817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,909 miles (+10,376)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,909 miles
    Test number
    701175463190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,533 miles (+725)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,533 miles
    Test number
    630346402033
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass66,808 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,808 miles
    Test number
    965871935610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail66,801 miles (+2,064)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,801 miles
    Test number
    356908179583
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass64,737 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,737 miles
    Test number
    854099122819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,881 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    134476834529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,353 miles (+4,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    739650996994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass50,895 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,895 miles
    Test number
    940353229104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,072 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,072 miles
    Test number
    341587235811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,685 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,685 miles
    Test number
    468871345084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass47,750 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,750 miles
    Test number
    798365444002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,233 miles (+3,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,233 miles
    Test number
    365859233013
    • NoteBoth wiper blades deteriorated
  16. Pass43,073 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,073 miles
    Test number
    499827532054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,549 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,549 miles
    Test number
    975547541027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,575 miles (+11,629)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,575 miles
    Test number
    323501169482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,946 miles
    Test number
    672060678295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BRU

Does S44 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BRU is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BRU?
The MOT on S44 BRU is valid until 9 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 BRU done?
S44 BRU was recorded at 96,402 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,131 miles a year.
Has S44 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BRU has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S44 BRU 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 BRU find?
S44 BRU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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