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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

S44 BXMMOT history

S44 BXM is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 9 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2022.

S44 BXM blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
165,179 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S44 BXM was last recorded at 165,179 miles on 24 Nov 2022, 11,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,771 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11,408 miles
Average per year
9,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,179 miles
  • 2021 – 153,771 miles
  • 2020 – 145,676 miles
  • 2019 – 135,739 miles
  • 2018 – 121,966 miles
  • 2017 – 111,218 miles
  • 2016 – 97,936 miles
  • 2015 – 96,001 miles
  • 2014 – 74,927 miles
  • 2013 – 69,574 miles
  • 2012 – 63,224 miles
  • 2011 – 56,739 miles
  • 2010 – 46,567 miles
  • 2009 – 43,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,179 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,179 miles (+11,408)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,179 miles
    Test number
    545678152580
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,771 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,771 miles
    Test number
    415848690827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Fail153,771 miles (+8,095)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,771 miles
    Test number
    806014741254
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass145,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,676 miles
    Test number
    212033655175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail145,676 miles (+9,937)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,676 miles
    Test number
    798552840943
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,739 miles
    Test number
    515480703658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,739 miles (+13,773)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,739 miles
    Test number
    728535482615
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass121,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,966 miles
    Test number
    169022174626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,966 miles (+10,748)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,966 miles
    Test number
    889402575114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,218 miles
    Test number
    532924447783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Fail111,218 miles (+13,282)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,218 miles
    Test number
    306753480453
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  12. Pass97,936 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,936 miles
    Test number
    350196714792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,935 miles (+1,934)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,935 miles
    Test number
    675525047418
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass96,001 miles (+21,074)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,001 miles
    Test number
    809818461126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,927 miles (+5,353)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    419154114330
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish on tread

  16. Pass69,574 miles (+6,350)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,574 miles
    Test number
    898637443374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,224 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,224 miles
    Test number
    479642842350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,739 miles (+10,172)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,739 miles
    Test number
    818559731322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,567 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    281227230355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,118 miles
    Test number
    451434569476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail43,118 miles (+8,342)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,118 miles
    Test number
    954663269349
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,776 miles
    Test number
    371036869001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S44 BXM

Does S44 BXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BXM expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BXM?
The MOT on S44 BXM expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BXM done?
S44 BXM was recorded at 165,179 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2022, an average of 9,507 miles a year.
Has S44 BXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BXM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 BXM 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 BXM find?
S44 BXM failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour, and 5 more.

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