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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,985 cc

S44 BYUMOT history

S44 BYU is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,905 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BYU was last recorded at 122,905 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,498 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
3,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,905 miles
  • 2024 – 122,498 miles
  • 2023 – 121,871 miles
  • 2022 – 120,548 miles
  • 2019 – 120,441 miles
  • 2018 – 119,785 miles
  • 2017 – 118,956 miles
  • 2016 – 118,906 miles
  • 2015 – 117,645 miles
  • 2014 – 114,868 miles
  • 2013 – 112,027 miles
  • 2012 – 107,330 miles
  • 2011 – 102,071 miles
  • 2010 – 94,884 miles
  • 2009 – 83,451 miles
  • 2008 – 76,422 miles
  • 2007 – 64,765 miles
  • 2006 – 55,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,905 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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,905 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,905 miles
    Test number
    674006826076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,498 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,498 miles
    Test number
    988074957407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,871 miles (+1,323)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,871 miles
    Test number
    176126104930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,548 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,548 miles
    Test number
    488229497717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,441 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,441 miles
    Test number
    379924871093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail120,437 miles (+652)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,437 miles
    Test number
    169844736525
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass119,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,785 miles
    Test number
    854917060495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,785 miles (+829)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,785 miles
    Test number
    880491127819
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass118,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    997179822824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,956 miles (+50)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,956 miles
    Test number
    520186069588
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass118,906 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,906 miles
    Test number
    792193661615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,645 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,645 miles
    Test number
    909641197031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass114,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    356003924451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,868 miles (+2,841)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    815473624257
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass112,027 miles (+4,697)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    138519813278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLarge crack in widscreen ouside swept area

  16. Pass107,330 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,330 miles
    Test number
    197500432209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFlex in bulk head

  17. Fail107,328 miles (+5,257)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    566159922250
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFlex in bulk head

  18. Pass102,071 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,071 miles
    Test number
    348465231475
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres worn on edges

  19. Fail102,069 miles (+7,185)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,069 miles
    Test number
    539995031231
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyres worn on edges

  20. Pass94,884 miles (+11,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    320783220472
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail83,451 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,451 miles
    Test number
    354572039417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUneven wear on rear tyres

  22. Pass83,451 miles (+7,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    83,451 miles
    Test number
    433282439284
    • NoteUneven wear on rear tyres

  23. Pass76,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,422 miles
    Test number
    322761148415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,422 miles (+11,657)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,422 miles
    Test number
    351731348243
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass64,765 miles (+9,350)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    291052047231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,415 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    920403046231
    • NoteNearside rear tyere worn on inner edge

Questions about S44 BYU

Does S44 BYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S44 BYU expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S44 BYU?
The MOT on S44 BYU expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S44 BYU done?
S44 BYU was recorded at 122,905 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 3,527 miles a year.
Has S44 BYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BYU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on S44 BYU 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 BYU find?
S44 BYU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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