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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

S44 BUYMOT history

S44 BUY is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 16 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
88,573 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BUY was last recorded at 88,573 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,454 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,573 miles
  • 2023 – 85,258 miles
  • 2022 – 82,635 miles
  • 2020 – 79,834 miles
  • 2019 – 65,268 miles
  • 2018 – 59,407 miles
  • 2017 – 54,609 miles
  • 2016 – 50,731 miles
  • 2015 – 50,237 miles
  • 2014 – 49,385 miles
  • 2013 – 47,909 miles
  • 2012 – 45,163 miles
  • 2011 – 44,744 miles
  • 2010 – 44,101 miles
  • 2009 – 43,424 miles
  • 2008 – 42,918 miles
  • 2007 – 38,519 miles
  • 2006 – 30,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,573 miles
  • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,573 miles (+119)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,573 miles
    Test number
    765578769352
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,454 miles (+3,196)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    142716247718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,258 miles (+2,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    339852173175
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is blowing by clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsr inner sill is corroded/ hole in inner arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,635 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,635 miles
    Test number
    981112696559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsr inner wheel arch (front of nsr ) is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail82,634 miles (+2,800)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,634 miles
    Test number
    291670343283
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust is blowing on joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake lamp ,one bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    749239575243
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail79,834 miles (+14,566)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    520140266235
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass65,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,268 miles
    Test number
    907097238876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail65,268 miles (+5,861)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,268 miles
    Test number
    103919183485
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,407 miles (+4,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,407 miles
    Test number
    683082700231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass54,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    509300367953
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail54,609 miles (+3,878)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    570920879746
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass50,731 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,731 miles
    Test number
    424928356933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,237 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    805563375017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,385 miles (+1,476)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,385 miles
    Test number
    868094174005
    • NoteRear pads starting to get low
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear unevenly

  16. Pass47,909 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,909 miles
    Test number
    799512293012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

  17. Pass45,163 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,163 miles
    Test number
    988829382074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,744 miles (+643)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,744 miles
    Test number
    387528831162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear sections of exhaust

  19. Pass44,101 miles (+677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,101 miles
    Test number
    153942330141
    • NoteCorrosion on rear section of exhaust

  20. Pass43,424 miles (+506)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,424 miles
    Test number
    383052759105
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake
    • NoteN/s/r brake hose ferules corroded
    • NotePoor damping from n/s/f shock absorber
    • NoteTop steering column mounting loose

  21. Pass42,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,918 miles
    Test number
    434786458153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,918 miles (+4,399)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,918 miles
    Test number
    620754158129
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on rear exhaust clamp

  23. Pass38,519 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,519 miles
    Test number
    830785447165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,458 miles (+8,101)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,458 miles
    Test number
    281193447427
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteBRAKE PADS TO BE CHECKED SCREW MISSING FROM SPARK PLUG COVER
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  25. Pass30,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    102170336155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BUY

Does S44 BUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BUY expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BUY?
The MOT on S44 BUY expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BUY done?
S44 BUY was recorded at 88,573 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has S44 BUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BUY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 BUY 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 BUY find?
S44 BUY passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: steering lock not functioning; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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