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Saab 9-3

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

M5 REGMOT history

M5 REG is a silver petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

M5 REG silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,131 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 REG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 REG was last recorded at 76,131 miles on 26 May 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,098 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
2,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,131 miles
  • 2025 – 73,744 miles
  • 2024 – 71,051 miles
  • 2023 – 68,628 miles
  • 2022 – 65,295 miles
  • 2021 – 62,372 miles
  • 2020 – 60,325 miles
  • 2019 – 57,701 miles
  • 2018 – 54,915 miles
  • 2017 – 52,739 miles
  • 2016 – 50,155 miles
  • 2015 – 46,786 miles
  • 2014 – 43,275 miles
  • 2013 – 40,651 miles
  • 2012 – 37,488 miles
  • 2010 – 34,334 miles
  • 2009 – 31,872 miles
  • 2008 – 24,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,131 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,131 miles (+33)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,131 miles
    Test number
    581067188626
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail76,098 miles (+2,354)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,098 miles
    Test number
    418775045869
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass73,744 miles (+2,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,744 miles
    Test number
    418300624860
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,051 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,051 miles
    Test number
    988593820488
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail71,048 miles (+2,420)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,048 miles
    Test number
    389121317171
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass68,628 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    867959255653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,295 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    328854993874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,372 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,372 miles
    Test number
    457439613626
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail62,330 miles (+2,005)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,330 miles
    Test number
    518101310824
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass60,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    275005002894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,325 miles (+2,624)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,325 miles
    Test number
    387949682338
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass57,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,701 miles
    Test number
    355281056908
    • 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))

  13. Fail57,701 miles (+2,786)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,701 miles
    Test number
    119512176395
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  14. Pass54,915 miles (+2,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,915 miles
    Test number
    493921623634
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded

  15. Pass52,739 miles (+2,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,739 miles
    Test number
    307118465218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass50,155 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,155 miles
    Test number
    440827884078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,786 miles (+3,511)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,786 miles
    Test number
    207252125097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,275 miles
    Test number
    989357714047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,275 miles (+2,624)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,275 miles
    Test number
    427647914015
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass40,651 miles (+3,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,651 miles
    Test number
    507035513036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass37,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    776942812046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,488 miles (+3,154)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    155392412482
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass34,334 miles (+2,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    354081580224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass31,872 miles (+7,450)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,872 miles
    Test number
    761001739226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,422 miles
    Test number
    903080968216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about M5 REG

Does M5 REG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 REG is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 REG?
The MOT on M5 REG is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 REG done?
M5 REG was recorded at 76,131 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,923 miles a year.
Has M5 REG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 REG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 REG 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 M5 REG find?
M5 REG passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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