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Saab 9-3 Viggen Turbo

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

S44 VGNMOT history

S44 VGN is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 Viggen Turbo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,550 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 VGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3 Viggen Turbo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 VGN was last recorded at 67,550 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,766 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
1,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,550 miles
  • 2025 – 66,766 miles
  • 2024 – 64,853 miles
  • 2023 – 63,549 miles
  • 2021 – 63,401 miles
  • 2020 – 63,396 miles
  • 2018 – 61,825 miles
  • 2016 – 55,489 miles
  • 2012 – 52,892 miles
  • 2011 – 52,143 miles
  • 2010 – 50,628 miles
  • 2009 – 48,218 miles
  • 2008 – 45,775 miles
  • 2007 – 43,388 miles
  • 2006 – 40,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,550 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front tyres cracking in tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,550 miles (+784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,550 miles
    Test number
    815791575475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass66,766 miles (+1,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,766 miles
    Test number
    371336574582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass64,853 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,853 miles
    Test number
    581833224828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail64,712 miles (+1,163)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    914346751532
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,549 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    473912879592
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in tread.

  6. Fail63,543 miles (+142)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,543 miles
    Test number
    879331344464
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Main to rear hose. (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in tread.

  7. Pass63,401 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,401 miles
    Test number
    385095407713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,396 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,396 miles
    Test number
    790909970705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,825 miles (+6,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    750955257942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass55,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    983389861977
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r brake
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  11. Fail55,489 miles (+2,597)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    796995334610
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened Coils clamped together and clamps catching inner wing panel (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened Coils clamped together???? (2.4.A.2)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r brake
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  12. Pass52,892 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    938277912233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    337510381111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,139 miles (+1,511)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,139 miles
    Test number
    837500081109
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer perishing

  15. Pass50,628 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,628 miles
    Test number
    974591000234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,218 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,218 miles
    Test number
    193082009248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,775 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,775 miles
    Test number
    161023898129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,388 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    584121097108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    643096686125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 VGN

Does S44 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 VGN is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 VGN?
The MOT on S44 VGN is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 VGN done?
S44 VGN was recorded at 67,550 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 1,325 miles a year.
Has S44 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 VGN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 VGN 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 VGN find?
S44 VGN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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