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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,998 cc

S44 BWTMOT history

S44 BWT is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 23 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
126,502 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BWT was last recorded at 126,502 miles on 6 May 2026, 8,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,740 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,762 miles
Average per year
7,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,502 miles
  • 2025 – 117,740 miles
  • 2024 – 111,639 miles
  • 2023 – 105,870 miles
  • 2022 – 99,912 miles
  • 2021 – 93,073 miles
  • 2020 – 87,796 miles
  • 2019 – 80,842 miles
  • 2018 – 69,939 miles
  • 2017 – 62,146 miles
  • 2016 – 51,795 miles
  • 2015 – 41,939 miles
  • 2014 – 31,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,502 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,502 miles (+8,762)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    225507198058
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,740 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    619834286137
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail117,740 miles (+6,101)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    500961493902
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,639 miles (+5,769)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,639 miles
    Test number
    104396636019
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,870 miles (+5,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,870 miles
    Test number
    444563593504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass99,912 miles (+6,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,912 miles
    Test number
    101954439259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  7. Pass93,073 miles (+5,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    774520074855
    • AdvisoryEngine covert fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Pass87,796 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    377967713925
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  9. Pass80,842 miles (+10,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    80,842 miles
    Test number
    338458159431
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  10. Pass69,939 miles (+7,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,939 miles
    Test number
    831498205853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  11. Pass62,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    244821023161
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  12. Fail62,146 miles (+10,351)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,146 miles
    Test number
    485162240428
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  13. Pass51,795 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    919896620239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,939 miles (+10,045)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,939 miles
    Test number
    179852745103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteScreen blades smear slightly

  15. Pass31,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,894 miles
    Test number
    295793444119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BWT

Does S44 BWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BWT is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BWT?
The MOT on S44 BWT is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BWT done?
S44 BWT was recorded at 126,502 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,915 miles a year.
Has S44 BWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BWT has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 BWT 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 BWT find?
S44 BWT passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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