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Saab 9-5

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

1970 PRMOT history

1970 PR is a silver diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 9 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
157,615 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1970 PR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1970 PR was last recorded at 157,615 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,767 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,848 miles
Average per year
10,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,615 miles
  • 2025 – 153,767 miles
  • 2024 – 149,881 miles
  • 2023 – 145,574 miles
  • 2022 – 141,603 miles
  • 2021 – 131,870 miles
  • 2020 – 125,977 miles
  • 2019 – 111,415 miles
  • 2018 – 95,304 miles
  • 2017 – 81,286 miles
  • 2016 – 65,602 miles
  • 2015 – 53,003 miles
  • 2014 – 35,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,615 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust system corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    157,615 miles
    Test number
    650004762871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail157,615 miles (+3,848)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,615 miles
    Test number
    471594268961
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass153,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    153,767 miles
    Test number
    906150059449
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecur.
  4. Fail153,767 miles (+3,886)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,767 miles
    Test number
    431264083351
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecur.
  5. Pass149,881 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,881 miles
    Test number
    399732666560
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail149,880 miles (+4,306)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,880 miles
    Test number
    692676753276
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass145,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    952329058838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail145,574 miles (+3,971)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    992916618315
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass141,603 miles (+9,733)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,603 miles
    Test number
    381068706661
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass131,870 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,870 miles
    Test number
    129561751021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Fail131,868 miles (+5,891)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,868 miles
    Test number
    217572957409
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass125,977 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    125,977 miles
    Test number
    994011135511
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Fail125,976 miles (+14,561)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,976 miles
    Test number
    532256293164
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass111,415 miles (+16,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,415 miles
    Test number
    724430408077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    810428341371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail95,304 miles (+14,018)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    409940873556
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass81,286 miles (+410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,286 miles
    Test number
    974897335654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray insecure
  18. Fail80,876 miles (+15,274)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    745324383627
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray insecure
  19. Pass65,602 miles (+12,599)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,602 miles
    Test number
    604762619553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,003 miles (+17,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,003 miles
    Test number
    979892095071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,470 miles
    Test number
    166984594448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1970 PR

What vehicle is registration 1970 PR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1970 PR on a silver diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 9 Mar 2011. 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 1970 PR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1970 PR is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1970 PR?
The MOT on 1970 PR is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1970 PR done?
1970 PR was recorded at 157,615 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 10,142 miles a year.
Has 1970 PR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1970 PR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 1970 PR 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 1970 PR find?
1970 PR passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper coil spring corroded; offside rear upper coil spring corroded.

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