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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S44 BTHMOT history

S44 BTH is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

S44 BTH silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
78,563 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BTH was last recorded at 78,563 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 3,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,517 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,046 miles
Average per year
2,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,563 miles
  • 2024 – 75,517 miles
  • 2023 – 72,743 miles
  • 2022 – 69,161 miles
  • 2021 – 67,316 miles
  • 2020 – 65,617 miles
  • 2019 – 63,625 miles
  • 2018 – 59,224 miles
  • 2017 – 55,480 miles
  • 2016 – 53,922 miles
  • 2015 – 52,115 miles
  • 2014 – 50,426 miles
  • 2013 – 48,791 miles
  • 2012 – 47,140 miles
  • 2011 – 45,369 miles
  • 2010 – 42,564 miles
  • 2009 – 42,068 miles
  • 2008 – 39,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,563 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer pin/bush slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,563 miles (+3,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,563 miles
    Test number
    174636995079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,517 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,517 miles
    Test number
    878792533648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    156431627953
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer pin/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,743 miles (+3,582)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    743900975055
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer pin/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,161 miles (+1,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,161 miles
    Test number
    584445459127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp Rusted Through (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass67,316 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    849798971194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,617 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,617 miles
    Test number
    931518807190
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn outer edge

  8. Fail65,617 miles (+1,992)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,617 miles
    Test number
    199946924629
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn outer edge

  9. Pass63,625 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,625 miles
    Test number
    768340369822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail63,583 miles (+4,359)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,583 miles
    Test number
    934799831959
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2/3
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass59,224 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    500100894692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,480 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,480 miles
    Test number
    683527587874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,922 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    197591167165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,115 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    652512459555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,426 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,426 miles
    Test number
    399733214494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,791 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,791 miles
    Test number
    306980903411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    275706322282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,140 miles (+1,771)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    646426622220
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass45,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    167751131237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,369 miles (+2,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    888571131251
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass42,564 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,564 miles
    Test number
    614859520233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,068 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,068 miles
    Test number
    534706219216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    480941628020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BTH

Does S44 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BTH expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BTH?
The MOT on S44 BTH expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BTH done?
S44 BTH was recorded at 78,563 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 2,226 miles a year.
Has S44 BTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BTH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 BTH 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 BTH find?
S44 BTH passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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