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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

S30 JCLMOT history

S30 JCL is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 26 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,278 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 JCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 JCL was last recorded at 71,278 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 5,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2023: 50,959 miles, lower than 50,998 miles on 15 Apr 2021.

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
65,743 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,535 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,278 miles
  • 2025 – 65,743 miles
  • 2024 – 56,802 miles
  • 2023 – 50,963 miles
  • 2021 – 50,998 miles
  • 2020 – 50,106 miles
  • 2019 – 46,713 miles
  • 2018 – 40,985 miles
  • 2017 – 39,445 miles
  • 2016 – 32,636 miles
  • 2015 – 32,070 miles
  • 2014 – 30,076 miles
  • 2013 – 27,936 miles
  • 2012 – 23,444 miles
  • 2011 – 16,608 miles
  • 2010 – 12,744 miles
  • 2009 – 9,735 miles
  • 2008 – 7,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front door mirror glass faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,278 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,278 miles
    Test number
    471048533946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,743 miles (+8,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    65,743 miles
    Test number
    436716838668
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal
  3. Pass56,802 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    397337554518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,963 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,963 miles
    Test number
    950473956118
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror faded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded but not weakened
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer caseing in poor condition
  5. Fail50,959 miles (-39)2 dangerous3 major1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    708757375685
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror faded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass faded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded but not weakened
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer caseing in poor condition
  6. Pass50,998 miles (+892)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,998 miles
    Test number
    555287990509
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass50,106 miles (+3,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,106 miles
    Test number
    348387332452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to steering/suspension components
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  8. Pass46,713 miles (+5,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,713 miles
    Test number
    519593986232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass40,985 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    289208760819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,445 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    510436905168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,636 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,636 miles
    Test number
    404185428402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,070 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,070 miles
    Test number
    205648495014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,076 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    546670894087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,936 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,936 miles
    Test number
    757965483002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,444 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,444 miles
    Test number
    126126982492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,608 miles (+3,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,608 miles
    Test number
    215721381004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass12,744 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,744 miles
    Test number
    214708160061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,735 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    9,735 miles
    Test number
    614422989056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    7,914 miles
    Test number
    282874168004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 JCL

Does S30 JCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 JCL is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 JCL?
The MOT on S30 JCL is valid until 18 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 JCL done?
S30 JCL was recorded at 71,278 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has S30 JCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 JCL has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S30 JCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 JCL find?
S30 JCL passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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