Saab 9-5
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,998 cc
S16 GWMMOT history
S16 GWM is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 101,863 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 101,863 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 GWM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 24 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 GWM was last recorded at 101,863 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,860 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 7,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,863 miles
- 2024 – 98,704 miles
- 2023 – 90,838 miles
- 2022 – 84,341 miles
- 2021 – 77,719 miles
- 2020 – 71,965 miles
- 2019 – 67,201 miles
- 2018 – 54,430 miles
- 2017 – 44,446 miles
- 2016 – 32,350 miles
- 2015 – 28,380 miles
- 2014 – 21,520 miles
- 2013 – 17,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,863 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,863 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 101,863 miles
- Test number
- 877067606441
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail101,860 miles (+3,156)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,860 miles
- Test number
- 975040785809
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,704 miles (+7,866)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 98,704 miles
- Test number
- 935993091099
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,838 miles (+6,497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 90,838 miles
- Test number
- 481261024576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,341 miles (+6,622)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 84,341 miles
- Test number
- 534359110308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,719 miles (+5,754)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 77,719 miles
- Test number
- 814087762081
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,965 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 71,965 miles
- Test number
- 870391027951
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail71,965 miles (+4,764)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,965 miles
- Test number
- 773719498713
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass67,201 miles (+12,771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,201 miles
- Test number
- 269995001470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,430 miles (+9,984)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 54,430 miles
- Test number
- 269098982915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,446 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 44,446 miles
- Test number
- 126007525514
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail44,446 miles (+12,096)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,446 miles
- Test number
- 515643190736
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass32,350 miles (+3,970)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 32,350 miles
- Test number
- 314973166563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,380 miles (+6,860)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 28,380 miles
- Test number
- 661241250153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass21,520 miles (+4,485)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 21,520 miles
- Test number
- 426380254422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,035 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 17,035 miles
- Test number
- 668795443390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S16 GWM
- Does S16 GWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 GWM is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S16 GWM?
- The MOT on S16 GWM is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S16 GWM done?
- S16 GWM was recorded at 101,863 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,116 miles a year.
- Has S16 GWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 GWM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S16 GWM 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 S16 GWM find?
- S16 GWM passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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