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Saab 900

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 1,985 cc

C5 SSKMOT history

C5 SSK is a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 1 Feb 1988. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2023
Mileage
97,093 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Feb 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2023
Latest MOT test
18 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SSK was last recorded at 97,093 miles on 18 May 2022, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,621 miles · 18 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
2,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,093 miles
  • 2021 – 95,621 miles
  • 2020 – 94,448 miles
  • 2019 – 92,508 miles
  • 2018 – 89,212 miles
  • 2017 – 87,095 miles
  • 2016 – 85,937 miles
  • 2015 – 84,215 miles
  • 2014 – 81,017 miles
  • 2013 – 78,023 miles
  • 2012 – 75,076 miles
  • 2011 – 72,478 miles
  • 2009 – 67,082 miles
  • 2008 – 63,810 miles
  • 2007 – 61,682 miles
  • 2006 – 60,664 miles
  • 2005 – 58,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,093 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,093 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,093 miles
    Test number
    417262431651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,621 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,621 miles
    Test number
    661296786441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,448 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,448 miles
    Test number
    589180391303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,508 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,508 miles
    Test number
    119366318314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,505 miles (+3,293)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,505 miles
    Test number
    349811918657
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,212 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,212 miles
    Test number
    481102183673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,095 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    549101955234
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail87,090 miles (+1,153)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,090 miles
    Test number
    681881262514
    • FailureBody or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 3 of 4 jacking point locations (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded across rear beam (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wishbone control arm mounting area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings stabilizer arm mount (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass85,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    376942768279
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail85,937 miles (+1,722)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    976868306090
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail84,215 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,215 miles
    Test number
    107260325037
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass84,215 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,215 miles
    Test number
    377420625035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail81,017 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    337339924096
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass81,017 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    395629124094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,023 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    588292033060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion near N/S centre drain hole

  16. Fail78,023 miles (+2,947)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,023 miles
    Test number
    685043923079
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion near N/S centre drain hole

  17. Pass75,076 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    159464722066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    849129811083
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Fail72,478 miles (+5,396)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    939575801096
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass67,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,082 miles
    Test number
    234084469330
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail67,082 miles (+3,272)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,082 miles
    Test number
    412914369454
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass63,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    763766368356
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail63,810 miles (+2,128)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    881606168390
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass61,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    61,682 miles
    Test number
    392535567326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,682 miles (+1,018)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,682 miles
    Test number
    624705367387
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass60,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    730896646337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,664 miles (+2,330)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    724596646324
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass58,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,334 miles
    Test number
    112650655344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SSK

Does C5 SSK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 SSK expired on 17 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 SSK?
The MOT on C5 SSK expired on 17 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 SSK done?
C5 SSK was recorded at 97,093 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2022, an average of 2,361 miles a year.
Has C5 SSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SSK has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on C5 SSK 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 SSK find?
C5 SSK passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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