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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

V44MOT history

V44 is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V44 silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,358 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 was last recorded at 70,358 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,357 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,358 miles
  • 2025 – 67,920 miles
  • 2024 – 65,012 miles
  • 2023 – 62,429 miles
  • 2022 – 59,558 miles
  • 2020 – 58,240 miles
  • 2019 – 47,831 miles
  • 2018 – 44,886 miles
  • 2017 – 43,774 miles
  • 2015 – 41,931 miles
  • 2014 – 40,060 miles
  • 2013 – 37,107 miles
  • 2012 – 30,915 miles
  • 2011 – 23,956 miles
  • 2010 – 19,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,358 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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,358 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    979106322203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,357 miles (+2,437)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,357 miles
    Test number
    292615040643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass67,920 miles (+2,908)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    107229220984
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear strut top mounting deteriorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear strut top mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  4. Pass65,012 miles (+2,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    885987961241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  5. Pass62,429 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    170882948641
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail62,413 miles (+2,855)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,413 miles
    Test number
    243653831847
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass59,558 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    932407086388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    256445980056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,240 miles (+10,409)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    678104501963
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass47,831 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    498916092037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,886 miles (+1,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,886 miles
    Test number
    459453583305
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle section corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass43,774 miles (+1,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    708616238663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass41,931 miles (+1,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,931 miles
    Test number
    579860185102
    • NoteExhaust middle section corroded
  14. Pass40,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,060 miles
    Test number
    916695474177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,060 miles (+2,953)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,060 miles
    Test number
    125734374103
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass37,107 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,107 miles
    Test number
    188179673125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Fail37,106 miles (+6,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,106 miles
    Test number
    295418673137
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass30,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    645430682101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail30,915 miles (+6,959)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    897649472101
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass23,956 miles (+4,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,956 miles
    Test number
    167709171119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass19,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,788 miles
    Test number
    883742600257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V44

What vehicle is registration V44 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show V44 on a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 31 Jul 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does V44 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44?
The MOT on V44 is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 done?
V44 was recorded at 70,358 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,229 miles a year.
Has V44 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V44 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 V44 find?
V44 passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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