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Saab 9-3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S744 BGJMOT history

S744 BGJ is a blue petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2022 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2022
Mileage
129,409 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 BGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S744 BGJ was last recorded at 129,409 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 1,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,246 miles · 22 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,163 miles
Average per year
3,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,409 miles
  • 2021 – 128,246 miles
  • 2020 – 126,970 miles
  • 2019 – 125,749 miles
  • 2018 – 124,435 miles
  • 2017 – 122,859 miles
  • 2016 – 121,204 miles
  • 2015 – 117,392 miles
  • 2014 – 116,804 miles
  • 2013 – 111,841 miles
  • 2012 – 108,424 miles
  • 2011 – 104,269 miles
  • 2010 – 98,464 miles
  • 2009 – 94,070 miles
  • 2008 – 90,282 miles
  • 2007 – 84,790 miles
  • 2006 – 79,571 miles
  • 2005 – 72,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,409 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,409 miles (+1,163)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,409 miles
    Test number
    271118333360
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,246 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,246 miles
    Test number
    522566267911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,970 miles (+1,221)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,970 miles
    Test number
    286101313676
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,749 miles
    Test number
    964387004584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,747 miles (+1,312)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,747 miles
    Test number
    860727982737
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,435 miles (+1,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    124,435 miles
    Test number
    706494775281
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,859 miles
    Test number
    631936952253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail122,859 miles (+1,655)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,859 miles
    Test number
    775751079172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass121,204 miles (+3,812)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,204 miles
    Test number
    930281263275
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass117,392 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,392 miles
    Test number
    758629135217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,804 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,804 miles
    Test number
    495348484285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    487678464178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail116,692 miles (+4,851)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,692 miles
    Test number
    715968064147
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass111,841 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,841 miles
    Test number
    477397693197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,424 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    108,424 miles
    Test number
    986877002216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,269 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,269 miles
    Test number
    469839291153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,464 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    98,464 miles
    Test number
    964870310268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,070 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,070 miles
    Test number
    883208809217
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass94,070 miles (+3,788)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    94,070 miles
    Test number
    962108509219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass90,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,282 miles
    Test number
    123278118243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail90,282 miles (+5,492)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,282 miles
    Test number
    301978218481
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,790 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,790 miles
    Test number
    620709017284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,571 miles (+6,800)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,571 miles
    Test number
    722322226264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,771 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,771 miles
    Test number
    623180925284
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass72,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    72,771 miles
    Test number
    814180825289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S744 BGJ

Does S744 BGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S744 BGJ expired on 22 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S744 BGJ?
The MOT on S744 BGJ expired on 22 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S744 BGJ done?
S744 BGJ was recorded at 129,409 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 3,341 miles a year.
Has S744 BGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 BGJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S744 BGJ 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 S744 BGJ find?
S744 BGJ failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 2 more.

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