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Saab 9-5

Silver · Lpg · 2005 · 2,290 cc

C5 AAFMOT history

C5 AAF is a silver lpg Saab 9-5 first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 207,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2023
Mileage
207,492 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 AAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

C5 AAF was last recorded at 207,492 miles on 3 Nov 2023, 3,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,969 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,523 miles
Average per year
10,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,492 miles
  • 2022 – 203,969 miles
  • 2021 – 192,738 miles
  • 2020 – 182,676 miles
  • 2019 – 175,915 miles
  • 2018 – 168,420 miles
  • 2017 – 156,926 miles
  • 2016 – 143,929 miles
  • 2015 – 127,935 miles
  • 2014 – 115,159 miles
  • 2013 – 103,543 miles
  • 2012 – 89,458 miles
  • 2011 – 77,480 miles
  • 2010 – 66,875 miles
  • 2009 – 56,674 miles
  • 2008 – 42,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail207,492 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever (1.1.15 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox joint and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail207,492 miles (+3,523)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,492 miles
    Test number
    477649356474
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox joint and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass203,969 miles (+11,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    203,969 miles
    Test number
    846583792765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass192,738 miles (+10,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,738 miles
    Test number
    751164749215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass182,676 miles (+6,761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,676 miles
    Test number
    348579887926
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror becoming discoloured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass175,915 miles (+7,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,915 miles
    Test number
    944053861747
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass168,420 miles (+11,494)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    168,420 miles
    Test number
    924771535256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,926 miles (+12,997)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    156,926 miles
    Test number
    365663065020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,929 miles (+15,994)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,929 miles
    Test number
    164430061834
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some compionents

  9. Pass127,935 miles (+12,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,935 miles
    Test number
    518762025644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass115,159 miles (+11,616)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    897013104366
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass103,543 miles (+14,085)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,543 miles
    Test number
    736992003326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,458 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,458 miles
    Test number
    646904892280
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass89,458 miles (+11,978)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,458 miles
    Test number
    957964092232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,480 miles (+10,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,480 miles
    Test number
    587664891237
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass66,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    441970900367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,875 miles (+10,201)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    811379590210
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass56,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,674 miles
    Test number
    863802589278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,674 miles (+13,822)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,674 miles
    Test number
    600592389246
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass42,852 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,852 miles
    Test number
    272764738253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 AAF

Does C5 AAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 AAF expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 AAF?
The MOT on C5 AAF expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 AAF done?
C5 AAF was recorded at 207,492 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2023, an average of 10,831 miles a year.
Has C5 AAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 AAF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 AAF 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 C5 AAF find?
C5 AAF failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2023 with 8 major defects and 3 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle not functioning as intended; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.

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