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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,290 cc

S44 BVHMOT history

S44 BVH is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
95,200 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BVH was last recorded at 95,200 miles on 8 Jan 2022, 1,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,925 miles · 13 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,275 miles
Average per year
2,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,200 miles
  • 2021 – 93,925 miles
  • 2019 – 92,389 miles
  • 2018 – 90,917 miles
  • 2017 – 88,852 miles
  • 2016 – 88,839 miles
  • 2015 – 88,649 miles
  • 2014 – 86,570 miles
  • 2013 – 85,427 miles
  • 2012 – 80,817 miles
  • 2011 – 76,705 miles
  • 2010 – 74,878 miles
  • 2009 – 74,036 miles
  • 2008 – 73,276 miles
  • 2007 – 72,297 miles
  • 2006 – 64,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,200 miles (+1,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,200 miles
    Test number
    588589204780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass93,925 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,925 miles
    Test number
    171286275337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,389 miles (+1,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,389 miles
    Test number
    624903097019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFloor pan slight corroded both side just in front of fuel tank

  4. Pass90,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,917 miles
    Test number
    986434632849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,917 miles (+2,065)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,917 miles
    Test number
    111609203045
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass88,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    326273804102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail88,852 miles (+13)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    236998323014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass88,839 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,839 miles
    Test number
    547438120734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,649 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    668308245105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,570 miles (+1,143)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,570 miles
    Test number
    898933344126
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail85,427 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,427 miles
    Test number
    675300953136
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteOsf tyre has cut in tread
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  12. Pass85,427 miles (+4,610)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,427 miles
    Test number
    697120653148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteOsf tyre has cut in tread
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

  13. Pass80,817 miles (+4,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,817 miles
    Test number
    226115942448
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  14. Pass76,705 miles (+1,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,705 miles
    Test number
    137481771104
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass74,878 miles (+842)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,878 miles
    Test number
    733913390121
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyres

  16. Pass74,036 miles (+760)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,036 miles
    Test number
    952258309269
    • NoteReg plates fited over the top of reg plates feont and rear (plates ok at time of test)

  17. Pass73,276 miles (+979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    531430228217
    • NoteSlight oil leak around engine sump

  18. Pass72,297 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    380942427294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,295 miles (+7,300)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    944941527236
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass64,995 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,995 miles
    Test number
    350638276491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    453212206173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,651 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    601072306142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about S44 BVH

Does S44 BVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BVH expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BVH?
The MOT on S44 BVH expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BVH done?
S44 BVH was recorded at 95,200 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2022, an average of 2,004 miles a year.
Has S44 BVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BVH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S44 BVH 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 BVH find?
S44 BVH passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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