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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

S44 BWLMOT history

S44 BWL is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

S44 BWL silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,263 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BWL was last recorded at 85,263 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,010 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,253 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,263 miles
  • 2025 – 83,010 miles
  • 2024 – 79,619 miles
  • 2023 – 78,110 miles
  • 2022 – 71,187 miles
  • 2021 – 65,996 miles
  • 2020 – 62,983 miles
  • 2019 – 54,816 miles
  • 2017 – 48,992 miles
  • 2016 – 42,639 miles
  • 2015 – 36,722 miles
  • 2014 – 31,238 miles
  • 2013 – 26,756 miles
  • 2012 – 23,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,263 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,263 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    405220785665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,010 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,010 miles
    Test number
    321765817411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,619 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    206950253910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,110 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    737423490289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    901441060544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,187 miles (+5,191)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    289525319110
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass65,996 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    667655541522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,983 miles (+8,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    155339746641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass54,816 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    386545695470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,992 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,992 miles
    Test number
    752757128989
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail48,991 miles (+6,352)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,991 miles
    Test number
    413548369632
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass42,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    266098257210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  13. Fail42,636 miles (+5,914)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,636 miles
    Test number
    783421875586
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  14. Pass36,722 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,722 miles
    Test number
    307987715452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,238 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,238 miles
    Test number
    748603384197
    • 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)
  16. Pass26,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,756 miles
    Test number
    415365383121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  17. Fail26,747 miles (+3,314)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,747 miles
    Test number
    206695283474
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  18. Pass23,433 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,433 miles
    Test number
    228378972101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,431 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,431 miles
    Test number
    995853872150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S44 BWL

Does S44 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BWL is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BWL?
The MOT on S44 BWL is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BWL done?
S44 BWL was recorded at 85,263 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has S44 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BWL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 BWL 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 BWL find?
S44 BWL passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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