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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

R389 DDSMOT history

R389 DDS is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 18 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2024
Mileage
97,047 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 DDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 DDS was last recorded at 97,047 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,974 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,073 miles
Average per year
1,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,047 miles
  • 2022 – 95,974 miles
  • 2021 – 95,033 miles
  • 2020 – 94,313 miles
  • 2019 – 93,341 miles
  • 2018 – 91,928 miles
  • 2017 – 90,744 miles
  • 2016 – 89,453 miles
  • 2015 – 88,002 miles
  • 2014 – 86,542 miles
  • 2013 – 85,083 miles
  • 2012 – 83,524 miles
  • 2011 – 81,869 miles
  • 2010 – 80,101 miles
  • 2009 – 78,242 miles
  • 2008 – 76,523 miles
  • 2007 – 74,497 miles
  • 2006 – 72,442 miles
  • 2005 – 71,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,047 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,047 miles (+1,073)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    596838387007
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass95,974 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,974 miles
    Test number
    646038599358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,033 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,033 miles
    Test number
    179371447632
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail95,033 miles (+720)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,033 miles
    Test number
    648317486364
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour Front And Back Left And Right (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,313 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    729387393140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,312 miles (+971)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,312 miles
    Test number
    324080473878
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass93,341 miles (+1,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    429451764895
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front ANd Back (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,928 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    797021986104
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,744 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,744 miles
    Test number
    308620308754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    518174006888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,453 miles (+1,451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    183988939758
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass88,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    380448282968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,001 miles (+1,459)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,001 miles
    Test number
    427605086594
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

  14. Pass86,542 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    807895814305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,083 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,083 miles
    Test number
    399489403397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,524 miles
    Test number
    266829692204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,524 miles (+1,655)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,524 miles
    Test number
    525039592231
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass81,869 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    869960001377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,101 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    710062210342
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass80,101 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    742022410303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    514204519366
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail78,242 miles (+1,719)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    892274619370
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass76,523 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,523 miles
    Test number
    333028608337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,497 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,497 miles
    Test number
    504783617340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,442 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,442 miles
    Test number
    483077016426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    71,146 miles
    Test number
    403041215446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R389 DDS

Does R389 DDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 DDS expired on 6 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 DDS?
The MOT on R389 DDS expired on 6 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 DDS done?
R389 DDS was recorded at 97,047 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 1,447 miles a year.
Has R389 DDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 DDS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on R389 DDS 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 R389 DDS find?
R389 DDS passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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