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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,962 cc

S30 DSDMOT history

S30 DSD is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 225,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
225,549 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 DSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 DSD was last recorded at 225,549 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,668 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
881 miles
Average per year
5,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,549 miles
  • 2025 – 224,668 miles
  • 2024 – 222,539 miles
  • 2023 – 219,756 miles
  • 2022 – 217,066 miles
  • 2021 – 216,508 miles
  • 2018 – 215,940 miles
  • 2017 – 209,521 miles
  • 2016 – 201,851 miles
  • 2015 – 199,776 miles
  • 2014 – 194,588 miles
  • 2013 – 188,296 miles
  • 2012 – 181,939 miles
  • 2011 – 173,763 miles
  • 2010 – 161,900 miles
  • 2009 – 148,817 miles
  • 2008 – 135,742 miles
  • 2007 – 122,412 miles
  • 2006 – 110,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,549 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear suspension are metal brake pipes are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension/springs are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,549 miles (+881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    225,549 miles
    Test number
    403648608858
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass224,668 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    224,668 miles
    Test number
    707605013605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass222,539 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    222,539 miles
    Test number
    607983575237
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear suspension are metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension/springs are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail222,539 miles (+2,783)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,539 miles
    Test number
    809906021021
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf outer (innerclip) is not insecure allowing grease to leak out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Osr tyre has nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear suspension are metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension/springs are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass219,756 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    219,756 miles
    Test number
    818444041066
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis/floor is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box is corroeded
    • AdvisoryRear Rear fuel tank straps are corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail219,754 miles (+2,688)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,754 miles
    Test number
    716385694555
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen cracked in front of driver's view (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps are corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass217,066 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    217,066 miles
    Test number
    282593789836
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Fail217,065 miles (+557)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,065 miles
    Test number
    134057100029
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass216,508 miles (+568)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    216,508 miles
    Test number
    729925926405
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm inner bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded

  10. Fail215,940 miles (+6,419)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,940 miles
    Test number
    361830305937
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront + rear exhaust corroded

  11. Pass209,521 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    209,521 miles
    Test number
    184346685122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail209,519 miles (+7,668)4 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,519 miles
    Test number
    254857993972
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Lamp is on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass201,851 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    201,851 miles
    Test number
    175327185405
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket missing?
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside front anti roll bar centre mounting bush? / link pin area?
    • AdvisoryStrong advise! rear brake pads worn thin
    • AdvisoryWindscreen stone chipped

  14. Fail201,844 miles (+2,068)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,844 miles
    Test number
    929761535928
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass199,776 miles (+5,188)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    199,776 miles
    Test number
    479441345191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have light cracking in treads

  16. Pass194,588 miles (+6,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    194,588 miles
    Test number
    638540554181
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass188,296 miles (+6,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    188,296 miles
    Test number
    709910433130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass181,939 miles (+8,176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    181,939 miles
    Test number
    147109422121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass173,763 miles (+11,863)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    173,763 miles
    Test number
    416870741190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass161,900 miles (+13,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    161,900 miles
    Test number
    322069640136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass148,817 miles (+13,075)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    148,817 miles
    Test number
    124993749110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass135,742 miles (+13,330)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    135,742 miles
    Test number
    240080678140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass122,412 miles (+12,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    122,412 miles
    Test number
    953309277155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass110,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    110,407 miles
    Test number
    742975776150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 DSD

Does S30 DSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 DSD is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 DSD?
The MOT on S30 DSD is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 DSD done?
S30 DSD was recorded at 225,549 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
Has S30 DSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 DSD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S30 DSD 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 S30 DSD find?
S30 DSD passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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