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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,290 cc

DHC 976MOT history

DHC 976 is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 181,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
181,761 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DHC 976
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DHC 976 was last recorded at 181,761 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,841 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
920 miles
Average per year
5,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,761 miles
  • 2025 – 180,841 miles
  • 2024 – 179,550 miles
  • 2023 – 178,292 miles
  • 2022 – 176,230 miles
  • 2021 – 174,538 miles
  • 2020 – 173,014 miles
  • 2019 – 169,821 miles
  • 2018 – 166,092 miles
  • 2017 – 162,521 miles
  • 2016 – 158,291 miles
  • 2015 – 154,444 miles
  • 2014 – 151,866 miles
  • 2013 – 149,098 miles
  • 2012 – 144,954 miles
  • 2011 – 133,621 miles
  • 2010 – 122,817 miles
  • 2009 – 111,901 miles
  • 2008 – 101,032 miles
  • 2007 – 89,900 miles
  • 2006 – 75,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,761 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.

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,761 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    181,761 miles
    Test number
    675813517300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    180,841 miles
    Test number
    369243690301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,839 miles (+1,289)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,839 miles
    Test number
    822306804791
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,550 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    179,550 miles
    Test number
    997064634079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,292 miles (+2,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    178,292 miles
    Test number
    671968879508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass176,230 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,230 miles
    Test number
    101237132424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,538 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    174,538 miles
    Test number
    554231159346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass173,014 miles (+3,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    173,014 miles
    Test number
    485527303184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass169,821 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    169,821 miles
    Test number
    678931055325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    166,092 miles
    Test number
    706104091765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,092 miles (+3,571)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,092 miles
    Test number
    802359860467
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass162,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    162,521 miles
    Test number
    266676683453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to test n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake.

  13. Fail162,521 miles (+4,230)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,521 miles
    Test number
    229065391597
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to test n/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake.

  14. Pass158,291 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    158,291 miles
    Test number
    825089651484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail154,444 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,444 miles
    Test number
    748340715151
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass154,444 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    154,444 miles
    Test number
    818420215168
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass151,866 miles (+2,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    151,866 miles
    Test number
    476695804122
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass149,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    149,098 miles
    Test number
    227209113155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail149,098 miles (+4,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,098 miles
    Test number
    356634913187
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail144,954 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,954 miles
    Test number
    349240732134
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteThe front offside c.v boot is insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • NoteThe rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

  21. Pass144,954 miles (+11,333)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    144,954 miles
    Test number
    526260532199
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteThe front offside c.v boot is insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • NoteThe rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated

  22. Pass133,621 miles (+27)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    133,621 miles
    Test number
    239261031144
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail133,594 miles (+10,777)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    177209421100
    • FailureFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass122,817 miles (+10,916)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    122,817 miles
    Test number
    210450630140
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass111,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,901 miles
    Test number
    283114239146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail111,901 miles (+10,869)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,901 miles
    Test number
    874081939117
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass101,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,032 miles
    Test number
    284490038499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail101,032 miles (+11,132)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,032 miles
    Test number
    861740838180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  29. Pass89,900 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    321733327100
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread inner side.

  30. Fail89,900 miles (+14,149)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    391783927182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread inner side.

  31. Pass75,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,751 miles
    Test number
    874054326126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail75,751 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,751 miles
    Test number
    223754226104
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about DHC 976

What vehicle is registration DHC 976 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DHC 976 on a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 May 2002. 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 DHC 976 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DHC 976 is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on DHC 976?
The MOT on DHC 976 is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DHC 976 done?
DHC 976 was recorded at 181,761 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,309 miles a year.
Has DHC 976 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DHC 976 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on DHC 976 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 DHC 976 find?
DHC 976 passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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