Saab 9'3
Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc
S44 BUBMOT history
S44 BUB is a yellow petrol Saab 9'3 first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,770 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 127,770 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,517 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 BUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9'3
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 BUB was last recorded at 127,770 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 6,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,758 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,012 miles
- Average per year
- 5,517 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,770 miles
- 2025 – 121,758 miles
- 2024 – 118,251 miles
- 2023 – 115,400 miles
- 2022 – 115,400 miles
- 2021 – 113,073 miles
- 2020 – 110,394 miles
- 2019 – 107,777 miles
- 2017 – 102,741 miles
- 2016 – 97,051 miles
- 2015 – 91,960 miles
- 2014 – 88,020 miles
- 2012 – 80,064 miles
- 2011 – 71,339 miles
- 2009 – 54,445 miles
- 2008 – 41,025 miles
- 2007 – 30,721 miles
- 2006 – 21,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,770 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,770 miles (+6,012)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 127,770 miles
- Test number
- 223212054924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,758 miles (+167)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 121,758 miles
- Test number
- 160163899669
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating b y fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer skin corroded
Fail121,591 miles (+3,340)5 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,591 miles
- Test number
- 307772479329
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating b y fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer skin corroded
Pass118,251 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 118,251 miles
- Test number
- 728455117769
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail118,251 miles (+2,851)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,251 miles
- Test number
- 598026550310
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,400 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 115,400 miles
- Test number
- 608143602563
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion.
Fail115,400 miles1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,400 miles
- Test number
- 314206815666
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion.
Fail115,400 miles (+2,327)3 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,400 miles
- Test number
- 666548418790
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousTowbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,073 miles (+2,679)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 113,073 miles
- Test number
- 876593792835
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,394 miles (+2,617)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 110,394 miles
- Test number
- 983991227413
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTow bar heavily corroded
Pass107,777 miles (+50)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,777 miles
- Test number
- 208147953427
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension strut top mount bearing semi seized
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTow bar heavily corroded
Fail107,727 miles (+4,986)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,727 miles
- Test number
- 874571637505
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted caliper spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted caliper spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing semi seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTow bar heavily corroded
Pass102,741 miles (+5,690)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 102,741 miles
- Test number
- 159544855361
- AdvisoryAlternator belt in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,051 miles (+5,091)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 97,051 miles
- Test number
- 240572919650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,960 miles (+3,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 91,960 miles
- Test number
- 697256655155
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass88,020 miles (+7,956)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 88,020 miles
- Test number
- 615357354100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,064 miles (+8,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 80,064 miles
- Test number
- 826027702358
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,339 miles (+6,304)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 71,339 miles
- Test number
- 838537601324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 65,035 miles
- Test number
- 975723131059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,035 miles (+10,590)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,035 miles
- Test number
- 126843931032
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 54,445 miles
- Test number
- 442544639469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,445 miles (+13,420)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,445 miles
- Test number
- 232594239346
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,025 miles (+10,304)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,025 miles
- Test number
- 463387178272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,721 miles (+9,322)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 30,721 miles
- Test number
- 921446097275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,399 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 21,399 miles
- Test number
- 122701896211
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S44 BUB
- Does S44 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BUB is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S44 BUB?
- The MOT on S44 BUB is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S44 BUB done?
- S44 BUB was recorded at 127,770 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,517 miles a year.
- Has S44 BUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 BUB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S44 BUB 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 BUB find?
- S44 BUB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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