Saab 9-5
Multi-colour · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc
S44 BVOMOT history
S44 BVO is a multi-colour petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,731 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 112,731 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 BVO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 BVO was last recorded at 112,731 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,726 miles · 27 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 3,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,731 miles
- 2024 – 112,723 miles
- 2023 – 108,840 miles
- 2022 – 108,540 miles
- 2021 – 107,845 miles
- 2020 – 106,897 miles
- 2019 – 103,330 miles
- 2018 – 100,821 miles
- 2016 – 99,536 miles
- 2015 – 96,867 miles
- 2014 – 94,115 miles
- 2013 – 89,913 miles
- 2012 – 84,977 miles
- 2011 – 79,885 miles
- 2010 – 74,085 miles
- 2009 – 68,878 miles
- 2008 – 64,740 miles
- 2007 – 57,372 miles
- 2006 – 52,878 miles
- 2005 – 47,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,731 miles
- MinorDirection indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust protruding past wheel archRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,731 miles (+5)4 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 112,731 miles
- Test number
- 654731366054
- MinorDirection indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust protruding past wheel arch
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail112,726 miles (+3)3 major4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,726 miles
- Test number
- 258594342840
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust protruding past wheel arch
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass112,723 miles (+3,883)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 112,723 miles
- Test number
- 905789766706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,840 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 108,840 miles
- Test number
- 535866496127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,540 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 108,540 miles
- Test number
- 488399223208
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,537 miles (+692)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,537 miles
- Test number
- 203801388331
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,845 miles (+948)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 107,845 miles
- Test number
- 959899451081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,897 miles (+3,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 106,897 miles
- Test number
- 234117984452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,330 miles (+45)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 103,330 miles
- Test number
- 564403487755
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
Fail103,285 miles (+2,464)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,285 miles
- Test number
- 921132434252
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))
Pass100,821 miles (+1,285)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 100,821 miles
- Test number
- 960842325133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,536 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 99,536 miles
- Test number
- 996445394913
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail99,536 miles (+2,669)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,536 miles
- Test number
- 719971571476
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass96,867 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 96,867 miles
- Test number
- 630739537883
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear upper outer rose joint bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/s hanbrake cable return spring broken/missing
Fail96,867 miles (+2,752)5 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,867 miles
- Test number
- 790461294743
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear upper outer rose joint bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/s hanbrake cable return spring broken/missing
Pass94,115 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 94,115 miles
- Test number
- 375822864481
- NoteOil leak from engine
Fail94,115 miles (+4,202)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,115 miles
- Test number
- 437071264264
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
- NoteOil leak from engine
Pass89,913 miles (+4,936)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 89,913 miles
- Test number
- 148577243232
- NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight ruffness when rotated.
- NoteN/s/tyre has screws/nails within tread.
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.
- NoteRear(Both sides) upper suspension bushes have slight play.
Pass84,977 miles (+5,092)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 84,977 miles
- Test number
- 608809052280
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass79,885 miles (+5,800)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 79,885 miles
- Test number
- 379712461280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront discs corroded & worn
- NoteFront tyres low
- NoteRear discs corroded & worn
- NoteVarious brake pipes corroded
Pass74,085 miles (+5,207)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 74,085 miles
- Test number
- 991300260208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,878 miles (+4,138)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 68,878 miles
- Test number
- 971407759223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,740 miles (+7,368)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 64,740 miles
- Test number
- 121349158226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,372 miles (+4,494)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 57,372 miles
- Test number
- 400545157216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,878 miles (+5,710)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 52,878 miles
- Test number
- 991317356211
- NoteFront tyres worn on edges. †rear silencer rusty and skin falling apart.
Pass47,168 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 47,168 miles
- Test number
- 644753765298
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about S44 BVO
- Does S44 BVO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BVO is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S44 BVO?
- The MOT on S44 BVO is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S44 BVO done?
- S44 BVO was recorded at 112,731 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,109 miles a year.
- Has S44 BVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 BVO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S44 BVO 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 BVO find?
- S44 BVO passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 4 minor defects and 10 advisories: direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both tinted; nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 11 more.
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