Saab 9-3
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc
S44 BUWMOT history
S44 BUW is a white diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 77,165 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 BUW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 BUW was last recorded at 77,165 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,639 miles · 24 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,526 miles
- Average per year
- 5,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,165 miles
- 2024 – 73,639 miles
- 2023 – 69,909 miles
- 2022 – 66,874 miles
- 2021 – 64,235 miles
- 2020 – 62,466 miles
- 2019 – 60,011 miles
- 2018 – 57,271 miles
- 2017 – 54,335 miles
- 2016 – 38,857 miles
- 2015 – 26,786 miles
- 2014 – 13,225 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,165 miles
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Both rear shock absorbers top mountings deteriorating (alloy)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,165 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 77,165 miles
- Test number
- 962650224862
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass73,639 miles (+3,730)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 73,639 miles
- Test number
- 630922502100
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass69,909 miles (+3,035)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 69,909 miles
- Test number
- 282535722835
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,874 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 66,874 miles
- Test number
- 685631880544
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers top mountings deteriorating (alloy)
Fail66,874 miles (+2,639)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,874 miles
- Test number
- 501187913887
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers top mountings deteriorating (alloy)
Pass64,235 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 64,235 miles
- Test number
- 363073030915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail64,325 miles (+1,859)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,325 miles
- Test number
- 136899001452
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 62,466 miles
- Test number
- 971316281529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,466 miles (+2,455)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,466 miles
- Test number
- 572138822822
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Pass60,011 miles (+2,740)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 60,011 miles
- Test number
- 941660328733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,271 miles (+2,936)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 57,271 miles
- Test number
- 539529612910
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass54,335 miles (+5,714)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 54,335 miles
- Test number
- 725206473514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,621 miles (+481)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 48,621 miles
- Test number
- 424598385769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,140 miles (+9,283)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,140 miles
- Test number
- 836318906637
- FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Pass38,857 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 38,857 miles
- Test number
- 274159771034
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.3.3b)
Fail38,857 miles (+12,071)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,857 miles
- Test number
- 822321639640
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.3.3b)
Pass26,786 miles (+13,561)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,786 miles
- Test number
- 276590255065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 13,225 miles
- Test number
- 949653964054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 BUW
- Does S44 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BUW is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S44 BUW?
- The MOT on S44 BUW is valid until 8 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 BUW done?
- S44 BUW was recorded at 77,165 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
- Has S44 BUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 BUW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on S44 BUW 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 BUW find?
- S44 BUW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack.
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