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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

J8 OAVMOT history

J8 OAV is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
162,877 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OAV was last recorded at 162,877 miles on 20 Feb 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,871 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 162,877 miles
  • 2023 – 160,942 miles
  • 2022 – 158,019 miles
  • 2021 – 155,236 miles
  • 2020 – 153,549 miles
  • 2019 – 149,073 miles
  • 2018 – 144,864 miles
  • 2017 – 141,111 miles
  • 2016 – 136,545 miles
  • 2015 – 132,845 miles
  • 2014 – 129,815 miles
  • 2013 – 125,668 miles
  • 2012 – 121,730 miles
  • 2011 – 121,627 miles
  • 2007 – 115,733 miles
  • 2006 – 101,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,877 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryReverse light u/sRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Reversing light u/s.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Reversing light u/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,877 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,877 miles
    Test number
    468843611720
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light u/s

  2. Fail162,871 miles (+1,929)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,871 miles
    Test number
    315635244258
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring platform corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake noisy
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light u/s

  3. Pass160,942 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,942 miles
    Test number
    191078978042
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light u/s.

  4. Fail160,930 miles (+2,911)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,930 miles
    Test number
    693545216865
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light u/s.

  5. Pass158,019 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,019 miles
    Test number
    821780314008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light u/s

  6. Fail158,006 miles (+2,770)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,006 miles
    Test number
    738492143627
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light u/s

  7. Pass155,236 miles (+1,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,236 miles
    Test number
    117004558456
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake imbalance marginal
    • AdvisoryRear inner wings & turrets beginning to corrode
    • AdvisoryUneven wear inner edge of offside front tyre

  8. Pass153,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    153,549 miles
    Test number
    153157743947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,543 miles (+4,470)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,543 miles
    Test number
    180429059620
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective At Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass149,073 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,073 miles
    Test number
    223607736767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,864 miles (+3,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,864 miles
    Test number
    713383306169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass141,111 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,111 miles
    Test number
    381717788000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,545 miles (+3,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,545 miles
    Test number
    393899918506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass132,845 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,845 miles
    Test number
    667272045030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,832 miles (+3,017)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,832 miles
    Test number
    138291945446
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass129,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    129,815 miles
    Test number
    448384364055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,810 miles (+4,142)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,810 miles
    Test number
    668234564028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass125,668 miles (+3,938)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,668 miles
    Test number
    889124063036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side front and near side front tyres starting to perish on inner walls

  19. Pass121,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    775906962010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail121,730 miles (+103)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    187585262404
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass121,627 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,627 miles
    Test number
    779048961085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    115,733 miles
    Test number
    193456327288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail115,733 miles (+13,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,733 miles
    Test number
    971606927203
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass101,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    570968566208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 OAV

Does J8 OAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 OAV expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 OAV?
The MOT on J8 OAV expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 OAV done?
J8 OAV was recorded at 162,877 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2024, an average of 3,511 miles a year.
Has J8 OAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OAV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 OAV 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 J8 OAV find?
J8 OAV passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; reverse light u/s.

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