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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,962 cc

L20 DPPMOT history

L20 DPP is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 17 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2023
Mileage
82,056 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 DPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L20 DPP was last recorded at 82,056 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,392 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
664 miles
Average per year
2,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,056 miles
  • 2021 – 81,392 miles
  • 2019 – 81,378 miles
  • 2017 – 81,315 miles
  • 2013 – 80,432 miles
  • 2012 – 75,022 miles
  • 2011 – 71,096 miles
  • 2010 – 67,196 miles
  • 2009 – 64,401 miles
  • 2008 – 61,430 miles
  • 2007 – 54,811 miles
  • 2006 – 48,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer badly corroded

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    970270489936
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer badly corroded

  2. Pass82,056 miles (+664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    926855737770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass81,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,392 miles
    Test number
    374339676545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,389 miles (+11)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,389 miles
    Test number
    568866573143
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,378 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,378 miles
    Test number
    991144124717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,315 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    189065654765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,432 miles (+5,410)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    746217343036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rubber missing, but exhaust still secure
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass75,022 miles (+3,926)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    589018812026
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  9. Pass71,096 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    319159211031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,196 miles (+2,795)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,196 miles
    Test number
    973518610066
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOne exhaust rubber missing but exhaust still supported

  11. Pass64,401 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    594051829045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,430 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    853239858050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,811 miles
    Test number
    763096267086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,811 miles (+6,766)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,811 miles
    Test number
    714484567057
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail48,045 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    142558266094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    212568366092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L20 DPP

Does L20 DPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 DPP expired on 29 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 DPP?
The MOT on L20 DPP expired on 29 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 DPP done?
L20 DPP was recorded at 82,056 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 2,033 miles a year.
Has L20 DPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 DPP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 DPP 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 L20 DPP find?
L20 DPP failed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; central exhaust system insecure, and 5 more.

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