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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

S101 UAVMOT history

S101 UAV is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
71,594 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 UAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 UAV was last recorded at 71,594 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,586 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,594 miles
  • 2022 – 70,757 miles
  • 2021 – 69,716 miles
  • 2020 – 69,703 miles
  • 2019 – 67,804 miles
  • 2018 – 66,623 miles
  • 2017 – 65,572 miles
  • 2016 – 64,467 miles
  • 2015 – 60,752 miles
  • 2014 – 58,211 miles
  • 2013 – 56,166 miles
  • 2012 – 54,432 miles
  • 2011 – 52,640 miles
  • 2010 – 50,931 miles
  • 2009 – 48,824 miles
  • 2008 – 46,779 miles
  • 2007 – 44,770 miles
  • 2006 – 41,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,594 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,594 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    147961652357
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,586 miles (+829)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    212972666827
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded, slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,757 miles (+1,041)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,757 miles
    Test number
    955997322540
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust week with rust
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  4. Pass69,716 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    159198668076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  5. Pass69,703 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,703 miles
    Test number
    544996739859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,698 miles (+1,894)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    789863859605
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  7. Pass67,804 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,804 miles
    Test number
    879580591895
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar bushes incorrect

  8. Pass66,623 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,623 miles
    Test number
    388086425161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,572 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    848313502910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail65,562 miles (+1,095)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    833526906736
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass64,467 miles (+3,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,467 miles
    Test number
    756430673683
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen.

  12. Pass60,752 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,752 miles
    Test number
    179059275027
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • Note2 x chips in windscreen

  13. Fail60,752 miles (+2,541)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,752 miles
    Test number
    778509775065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • Note2 x chips in windscreen

  14. Pass58,211 miles (+42)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    379760164010
    • NoteFront & rear brake pipes starting to corrode in places.
    • NoteO/S/R outer brake pad worn low.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

  15. Fail58,169 miles (+2,003)2 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    435509554000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront & rear brake pipes starting to corrode in places.
    • NoteO/S/R outer brake pad worn low.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

  16. Pass56,166 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,166 miles
    Test number
    978940163034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,432 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,432 miles
    Test number
    507195452048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,640 miles (+1,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,640 miles
    Test number
    935187551077
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass50,931 miles (+2,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,931 miles
    Test number
    872425760047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass48,824 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    603536869066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,779 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,779 miles
    Test number
    791638768027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,770 miles (+2,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,770 miles
    Test number
    344119067043
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    174940376429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S101 UAV

Does S101 UAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S101 UAV expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S101 UAV?
The MOT on S101 UAV expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S101 UAV done?
S101 UAV was recorded at 71,594 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 1,739 miles a year.
Has S101 UAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 UAV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S101 UAV 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 S101 UAV find?
S101 UAV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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