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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

S44 BULMOT history

S44 BUL is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 265,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

S44 BUL blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
265,257 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BUL was last recorded at 265,257 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,247 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
13,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 265,257 miles
  • 2024 – 265,247 miles
  • 2022 – 265,245 miles
  • 2021 – 261,055 miles
  • 2020 – 252,104 miles
  • 2018 – 231,840 miles
  • 2017 – 208,769 miles
  • 2016 – 188,769 miles
  • 2015 – 166,529 miles
  • 2014 – 140,460 miles
  • 2013 – 115,474 miles
  • 2012 – 92,520 miles
  • 2011 – 67,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,257 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,257 miles (+10)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    265,257 miles
    Test number
    317846784750
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass265,247 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    265,247 miles
    Test number
    407606700336
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass265,245 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    265,245 miles
    Test number
    789710235488
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail265,233 miles (+4,178)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,233 miles
    Test number
    376152831785
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass261,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    261,055 miles
    Test number
    279735182729
    • 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))

  6. Fail261,055 miles (+8,951)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,055 miles
    Test number
    482958511786
    • MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Pass252,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    252,104 miles
    Test number
    728621424774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail252,104 miles (+20,264)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,104 miles
    Test number
    379785226449
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass231,840 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    231,840 miles
    Test number
    482695271545
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail231,840 miles (+23,071)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,840 miles
    Test number
    602436742376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass208,769 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    208,769 miles
    Test number
    546639808276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail208,765 miles (+19,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,765 miles
    Test number
    338656477205
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass188,769 miles (+22,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    188,769 miles
    Test number
    214954126048
    • 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)

  14. Pass166,529 miles (+26,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    166,529 miles
    Test number
    188009145170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,460 miles (+24,986)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    140,460 miles
    Test number
    637504534199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,474 miles (+22,954)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,474 miles
    Test number
    558112143183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,520 miles (+25,277)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    938592032115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,243 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,243 miles
    Test number
    818141531196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,073 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,073 miles
    Test number
    509348091029
    • NoteO/S/F fog light unit lens cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs scored & worn

  20. Fail67,073 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,073 miles
    Test number
    838058591041
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F fog light unit lens cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs scored & worn

Questions about S44 BUL

Does S44 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BUL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 BUL?
The MOT on S44 BUL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BUL done?
S44 BUL was recorded at 265,257 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 13,508 miles a year.
Has S44 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BUL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 BUL 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 BUL find?
S44 BUL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen wiper blade defective; coolant leak, and 7 more.

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