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Saab 9-5

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,290 cc

EU 1973MOT history

EU 1973 is a green petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 15 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
106,958 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EU 1973
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

EU 1973 was last recorded at 106,958 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 1,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,590 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,368 miles
Average per year
4,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,958 miles
  • 2023 – 105,590 miles
  • 2022 – 103,167 miles
  • 2021 – 99,999 miles
  • 2020 – 97,464 miles
  • 2019 – 94,275 miles
  • 2018 – 89,455 miles
  • 2017 – 84,722 miles
  • 2016 – 79,588 miles
  • 2015 – 74,315 miles
  • 2014 – 69,070 miles
  • 2013 – 64,405 miles
  • 2012 – 59,384 miles
  • 2011 – 53,590 miles
  • 2010 – 48,540 miles
  • 2009 – 42,026 miles
  • 2008 – 36,505 miles
  • 2007 – 31,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,958 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,958 miles
    Test number
    929928102309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))
  2. Pass105,590 miles (+2,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,590 miles
    Test number
    492083390792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,167 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,167 miles
    Test number
    465605183271
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail103,143 miles (+3,144)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,143 miles
    Test number
    907809990960
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass99,999 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    241652020556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,464 miles (+3,189)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,464 miles
    Test number
    576489666663
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass94,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    525659705961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,275 miles (+4,820)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    926663102836
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  9. Pass89,455 miles (+4,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,455 miles
    Test number
    388877751446
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass84,722 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    223773958569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,588 miles
    Test number
    503110420284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,586 miles (+5,271)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    132712910251
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass74,315 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    740916033216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,070 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    306280724295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,405 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    419185043205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,384 miles (+5,794)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    136247542224
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass53,590 miles (+5,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,590 miles
    Test number
    829578021219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass48,540 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    780615830260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,026 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    480189239253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,505 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    374810248216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,729 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    351456247258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,007 miles
    Test number
    562924177016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EU 1973

What vehicle is registration EU 1973 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EU 1973 on a green petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 15 Mar 2004. 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 EU 1973 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EU 1973 expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EU 1973?
The MOT on EU 1973 expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EU 1973 done?
EU 1973 was recorded at 106,958 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 4,481 miles a year.
Has EU 1973 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EU 1973 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on EU 1973 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 EU 1973 find?
EU 1973 passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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