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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

S44 BYJMOT history

S44 BYJ is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2023
Mileage
126,338 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BYJ was last recorded at 126,338 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,337 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,338 miles
  • 2021 – 121,893 miles
  • 2020 – 120,552 miles
  • 2018 – 117,272 miles
  • 2017 – 112,009 miles
  • 2016 – 103,471 miles
  • 2015 – 94,817 miles
  • 2014 – 89,231 miles
  • 2013 – 83,289 miles
  • 2012 – 78,760 miles
  • 2011 – 72,977 miles
  • 2010 – 66,873 miles
  • 2009 – 61,081 miles
  • 2008 – 58,172 miles
  • 2007 – 55,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,338 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear exhaust box rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both plastic lens covers are deteriorated (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre worn on Outter edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,338 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,338 miles
    Test number
    209138807114
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,337 miles (+4,444)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,337 miles
    Test number
    546532902817
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,893 miles (+1,341)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,893 miles
    Test number
    726072059921
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection of area
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer rusty
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mount area corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass120,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,552 miles
    Test number
    455379137132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  5. Fail120,552 miles (+3,280)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,552 miles
    Test number
    286617751089
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty

  6. Pass117,272 miles (+5,263)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,272 miles
    Test number
    754904105849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing thin
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryRear surface rust on anti roll bar
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear crossmember
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass112,009 miles (+60)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,009 miles
    Test number
    119570026551
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both plastic lens covers are deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on Outter edges
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms corroded,but not excessive enough to fail
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail111,949 miles (+5,768)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    912141109448
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides of vehicle (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front subframe,rear mountings,both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both plastic lens covers are deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on Outter edges
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms corroded,but not excessive enough to fail
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass106,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,181 miles
    Test number
    518788980794
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bush slight play

  10. Fail106,181 miles (+2,710)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,181 miles
    Test number
    307366919219
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bush slight play

  11. Pass103,471 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    172170093400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,817 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,817 miles
    Test number
    788706875121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,231 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,231 miles
    Test number
    175859664159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,289 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    256308373135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,760 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    619474282133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,977 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    779579591175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,873 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    112147090128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    534168499186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,081 miles (+2,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    560187289150
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass58,172 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,172 miles
    Test number
    913338728259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,216 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    552888647234
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt in poor condition
    • NoteHandbrake high
    • NoteOsf inner wheel arch cover adrift,but not hitting tyre
    • NoteSlight steering rack and subframe movement

Questions about S44 BYJ

Does S44 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BYJ expired on 15 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BYJ?
The MOT on S44 BYJ expired on 15 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BYJ done?
S44 BYJ was recorded at 126,338 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 4,796 miles a year.
Has S44 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BYJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S44 BYJ 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 BYJ find?
S44 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 4 more.

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