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Saab 9-3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

S44 BSFMOT history

S44 BSF is a black diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 30 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

S44 BSF black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,211 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BSF was last recorded at 142,211 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 3,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,697 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,514 miles
Average per year
6,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,211 miles
  • 2022 – 138,697 miles
  • 2021 – 130,566 miles
  • 2020 – 129,150 miles
  • 2019 – 125,638 miles
  • 2018 – 102,519 miles
  • 2017 – 91,953 miles
  • 2016 – 76,492 miles
  • 2015 – 74,970 miles
  • 2014 – 66,641 miles
  • 2011 – 51,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,211 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Unable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Underbody and sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,211 miles (+3,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,211 miles
    Test number
    289553193153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,697 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,697 miles
    Test number
    525975242162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail138,696 miles (+8,130)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,696 miles
    Test number
    529980424177
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple buldges on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,566 miles (+1,416)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,566 miles
    Test number
    415968100970
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,150 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    330081578553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,638 miles (+23,119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,638 miles
    Test number
    705895289621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    878839806649
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and sill covers fitted

  8. Fail102,519 miles (+10,566)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    374679550109
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered

  9. Pass91,953 miles (+15,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,953 miles
    Test number
    874363307924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,492 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    833617359478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,970 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,970 miles
    Test number
    835187445100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,641 miles (+14,983)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,641 miles
    Test number
    978913074093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,658 miles
    Test number
    795771791274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BSF

Does S44 BSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BSF expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BSF?
The MOT on S44 BSF expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BSF done?
S44 BSF was recorded at 142,211 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 6,479 miles a year.
Has S44 BSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BSF has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 BSF 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 BSF find?
S44 BSF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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