Saab 9-5
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,985 cc
R331 FDEMOT history
R331 FDE is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,233 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 180,233 mi
- At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 17 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 6,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R331 FDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 24 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R331 FDE was last recorded at 180,233 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 3,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 176,519 miles · 15 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,714 miles
- Average per year
- 6,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 180,233 miles
- 2021 – 176,519 miles
- 2020 – 172,207 miles
- 2019 – 166,341 miles
- 2018 – 161,645 miles
- 2017 – 157,370 miles
- 2016 – 152,732 miles
- 2015 – 148,237 miles
- 2014 – 143,192 miles
- 2013 – 135,103 miles
- 2012 – 128,272 miles
- 2011 – 118,479 miles
- 2010 – 111,855 miles
- 2009 – 100,653 miles
- 2008 – 91,559 miles
- 2007 – 82,363 miles
- 2006 – 73,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,233 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,233 miles (+3,714)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 180,233 miles
- Test number
- 775718874398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass176,519 miles (+4,312)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 176,519 miles
- Test number
- 268329575878
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass172,207 miles (+5,866)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 172,207 miles
- Test number
- 479423009587
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass166,341 miles (+4,696)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 166,341 miles
- Test number
- 623110337374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,645 miles (+4,275)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 161,645 miles
- Test number
- 703637329314
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,370 miles (+4,638)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 157,370 miles
- Test number
- 849273288665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,732 miles (+4,495)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 152,732 miles
- Test number
- 761512674821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,237 miles (+5,045)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 148,237 miles
- Test number
- 487498865111
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass143,192 miles (+8,089)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 143,192 miles
- Test number
- 776390774163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,103 miles (+6,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 135,103 miles
- Test number
- 776843863101
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass128,272 miles (+9,793)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 128,272 miles
- Test number
- 185673572152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside wiper split
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass118,479 miles (+6,624)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 118,479 miles
- Test number
- 999034971159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,855 miles (+11,202)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 111,855 miles
- Test number
- 111217560105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,653 miles (+9,094)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 100,653 miles
- Test number
- 850991379197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,559 miles (+9,196)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 91,559 miles
- Test number
- 943263278174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,363 miles (+9,122)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 82,363 miles
- Test number
- 883083957131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 73,241 miles
- Test number
- 900155166124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R331 FDE
- Does R331 FDE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R331 FDE expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R331 FDE?
- The MOT on R331 FDE expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R331 FDE done?
- R331 FDE was recorded at 180,233 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 6,484 miles a year.
- Has R331 FDE ever failed its MOT?
- No. R331 FDE has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on R331 FDE 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 R331 FDE find?
- R331 FDE passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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