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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

2003 MYMOT history

2003 MY is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,665 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2003 MY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2003 MY was last recorded at 110,665 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 4,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,437 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,228 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,665 miles
  • 2024 – 106,437 miles
  • 2023 – 103,514 miles
  • 2022 – 101,332 miles
  • 2021 – 99,059 miles
  • 2020 – 98,058 miles
  • 2019 – 95,572 miles
  • 2018 – 90,834 miles
  • 2017 – 85,830 miles
  • 2016 – 83,040 miles
  • 2015 – 77,956 miles
  • 2014 – 72,134 miles
  • 2013 – 66,217 miles
  • 2012 – 61,413 miles
  • 2011 – 56,328 miles
  • 2010 – 49,177 miles
  • 2009 – 38,694 miles
  • 2008 – 29,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,665 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,665 miles (+4,228)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,665 miles
    Test number
    526062725496
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
  2. Pass106,437 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    578527021980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  3. Fail106,437 miles (+2,923)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    209986666080
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  4. Pass103,514 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,514 miles
    Test number
    506925655962
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySevere rusting all around front and rear suspension arms and areas.
    • AdvisoryStone chips on front screen at nearside.
  5. Fail103,513 miles (+2,181)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,513 miles
    Test number
    795024955956
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySevere rusting all around front and rear suspension arms and areas.
  6. Pass101,332 miles (+2,273)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    221502037516
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass99,059 miles (+1,001)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,059 miles
    Test number
    360975558194
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass98,058 miles (+2,486)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,058 miles
    Test number
    767929741943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,572 miles (+4,738)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,572 miles
    Test number
    691626736112
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass90,834 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    900644497191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,830 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    878722786306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    387734393478
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail83,039 miles (+5,083)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    566679509724
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass77,956 miles (+5,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,956 miles
    Test number
    704138244454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass72,134 miles (+5,917)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,134 miles
    Test number
    938093224318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brak discs corroded
  16. Pass66,217 miles (+4,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,217 miles
    Test number
    179692133382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass61,413 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,413 miles
    Test number
    627174422359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,328 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,328 miles
    Test number
    195688421383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,177 miles (+10,483)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,177 miles
    Test number
    933619920367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,694 miles (+8,888)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,694 miles
    Test number
    194866539344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,806 miles
    Test number
    370119628324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2003 MY

What vehicle is registration 2003 MY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2003 MY on a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 25 Nov 2005. 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 2003 MY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2003 MY is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 2003 MY?
The MOT on 2003 MY is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2003 MY done?
2003 MY was recorded at 110,665 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has 2003 MY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2003 MY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 2003 MY 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 2003 MY find?
2003 MY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin / bush, and 2 more.

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