Saab 9-3
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc
S44 BYTMOT history
S44 BYT is a red diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,588 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 135,588 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S44 BYT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,910 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S44 BYT was last recorded at 135,588 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,586 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,588 miles
- 2024 – 133,271 miles
- 2023 – 127,603 miles
- 2022 – 123,372 miles
- 2021 – 122,052 miles
- 2020 – 119,642 miles
- 2019 – 114,278 miles
- 2018 – 110,122 miles
- 2017 – 106,284 miles
- 2016 – 101,949 miles
- 2015 – 86,931 miles
- 2014 – 77,313 miles
- 2013 – 65,678 miles
- 2012 – 54,690 miles
- 2011 – 50,597 miles
- 2010 – 44,868 miles
- 2009 – 39,297 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,588 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded /offside weakenedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn edges and perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHead lights intensity reduced /dimRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear tyres wear on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,588 miles (+2)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 135,588 miles
- Test number
- 528758050877
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded /offside weakened
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn edges and perished
- AdvisoryHead lights intensity reduced /dim
- AdvisoryRear tyres wear on edges
Fail135,586 miles (+2,315)4 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,586 miles
- Test number
- 459832661936
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded /offside weakened
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn edges and perished
- AdvisoryHead lights intensity reduced /dim
- AdvisoryRear tyres wear on edges
Pass133,271 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 133,271 miles
- Test number
- 123400243887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,263 miles (+5,660)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,263 miles
- Test number
- 739448937163
- MajorCentral Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Reinforcing fillet has corroded away where it joins to the sill. Marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,603 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 127,603 miles
- Test number
- 109478591916
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake performance weak
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,603 miles (+4,231)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,603 miles
- Test number
- 131236518310
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb? (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb? (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake performance weak
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,372 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 123,372 miles
- Test number
- 655779169326
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,371 miles (+1,319)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,371 miles
- Test number
- 997818037619
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 122,052 miles
- Test number
- 397398697098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,052 miles (+2,410)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,052 miles
- Test number
- 435983504474
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass119,642 miles (+5,364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 119,642 miles
- Test number
- 942826915259
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake weak
Pass114,278 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 114,278 miles
- Test number
- 548725999503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,265 miles (+4,143)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,265 miles
- Test number
- 996429107612
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tryes perished
- AdvisorySlight discolour to brake fluid
Pass110,122 miles (+3,838)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 110,122 miles
- Test number
- 235771338153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,284 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 106,284 miles
- Test number
- 311419723230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,257 miles (+4,308)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,257 miles
- Test number
- 218198882676
- 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)
- 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)
Pass101,949 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 101,949 miles
- Test number
- 824239777928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,944 miles (+15,013)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,944 miles
- Test number
- 573126450377
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush horizontal stabiliser arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush horizontal stabiliser arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light lens slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner wall has started to split
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing/cracking within the tread
Pass86,931 miles (+54)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 86,931 miles
- Test number
- 359654535186
- NoteDamage to the outer wall of the nearside rear tyre
Fail86,877 miles (+9,564)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,877 miles
- Test number
- 785382535169
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteDamage to the outer wall of the nearside rear tyre
Pass77,313 miles (+11,635)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 77,313 miles
- Test number
- 238674534187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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)
Pass65,678 miles (+10,988)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 65,678 miles
- Test number
- 207080053139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,690 miles (+4,093)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,690 miles
- Test number
- 857444242136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,597 miles
- Test number
- 835195041154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,597 miles (+5,729)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,597 miles
- Test number
- 246044841159
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass44,868 miles (+5,571)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 44,868 miles
- Test number
- 821397520135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 39,297 miles
- Test number
- 223621729103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S44 BYT
- Does S44 BYT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BYT is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S44 BYT?
- The MOT on S44 BYT is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S44 BYT done?
- S44 BYT was recorded at 135,588 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
- Has S44 BYT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S44 BYT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S44 BYT 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 BYT find?
- S44 BYT passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front fog light not working; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.
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