
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass99,999 miles (+2,535)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 99,999 miles
- Test number
- 241652020556
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass94,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 94,275 miles
- Test number
- 525659705961
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass84,722 miles (+5,134)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 84,722 miles
- Test number
- 223773958569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 79,588 miles
- Test number
- 503110420284
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass74,315 miles (+5,245)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 74,315 miles
- Test number
- 740916033216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,070 miles (+4,665)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,070 miles
- Test number
- 306280724295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,405 miles (+5,021)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 64,405 miles
- Test number
- 419185043205
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass48,540 miles (+6,514)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 48,540 miles
- Test number
- 780615830260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,026 miles (+5,521)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,026 miles
- Test number
- 480189239253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,505 miles (+4,776)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,505 miles
- Test number
- 374810248216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,729 miles (+2,722)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 31,729 miles
- Test number
- 351456247258
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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