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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

S23 TROMOT history

S23 TRO is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2023
Mileage
148,402 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 TRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 TRO was last recorded at 148,402 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 6,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2017: 58,407 miles, lower than 91,517 miles on 15 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,621 miles · 21 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,781 miles
Average per year
9,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,402 miles
  • 2021 – 141,621 miles
  • 2020 – 137,517 miles
  • 2019 – 131,448 miles
  • 2018 – 119,560 miles
  • 2017 – 58,407 miles
  • 2016 – 91,517 miles
  • 2015 – 75,199 miles
  • 2014 – 66,485 miles
  • 2013 – 59,617 miles
  • 2011 – 51,392 miles
  • 2009 – 28,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,402 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Additional Lights Illuminate With Main Beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Filler Neck Loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,402 miles
    Test number
    937796181175
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail148,402 miles (+6,781)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,402 miles
    Test number
    285240648393
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass141,621 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,621 miles
    Test number
    165378877082
    • AdvisoryFront Additional Lights Illuminate With Main Beam
    • AdvisoryFuel Filler Neck Loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail141,613 miles (+4,096)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,613 miles
    Test number
    166716414752
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Additional Lights Illuminate With Main Beam
    • AdvisoryFuel Filler Neck Loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,517 miles
    Test number
    512528456772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,517 miles (+6,069)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,517 miles
    Test number
    296851372450
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass131,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    990141149060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure
  8. Fail131,448 miles (+11,888)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    883373191395
    • MajorFront All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure
  9. Pass119,560 miles (+61,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,560 miles
    Test number
    615340153222
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Pass58,407 miles (-33,110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    144184460105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,517 miles (+16,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,517 miles
    Test number
    582682006669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,199 miles (+8,714)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,199 miles
    Test number
    579888155068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,485 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    696802654020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,617 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,617 miles
    Test number
    516657703071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,392 miles (+9,381)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,392 miles
    Test number
    276794951314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,011 miles (+13,572)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,011 miles
    Test number
    398207801059
    • NoteAdvise front brake inbalance was 21% brakes need attension
    • NoteAdvise hand brake has passed only due to the fact brakes locked ony 10% eff
  17. Pass28,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,439 miles
    Test number
    573567629381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 TRO

Does S23 TRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 TRO expired on 23 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 TRO?
The MOT on S23 TRO expired on 23 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 TRO done?
S23 TRO was recorded at 148,402 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 9,670 miles a year.
Has S23 TRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 TRO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 TRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 TRO find?
S23 TRO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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