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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,290 cc

S40 BBTMOT history

S40 BBT is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,909 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BBT
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 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BBT was last recorded at 132,909 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 6,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,917 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,992 miles
Average per year
6,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,909 miles
  • 2025 – 125,917 miles
  • 2024 – 119,646 miles
  • 2023 – 111,637 miles
  • 2022 – 104,567 miles
  • 2021 – 94,719 miles
  • 2020 – 88,886 miles
  • 2019 – 82,342 miles
  • 2018 – 78,416 miles
  • 2017 – 73,481 miles
  • 2016 – 69,424 miles
  • 2015 – 64,175 miles
  • 2014 – 57,692 miles
  • 2012 – 47,979 miles
  • 2011 – 40,699 miles
  • 2010 – 33,473 miles
  • 2009 – 33,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,909 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounts slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,909 miles (+6,992)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,909 miles
    Test number
    236662573143
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,917 miles (+6,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,917 miles
    Test number
    706115121008
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,646 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    483137800338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,637 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,637 miles
    Test number
    957059072857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,567 miles (+9,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,567 miles
    Test number
    933904428749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,719 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,719 miles
    Test number
    925319551264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,886 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,886 miles
    Test number
    815556472694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,342 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    514084875394
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,342 miles (+3,926)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    347641285549
    • MajorNearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    899424301365
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  11. Fail78,416 miles (+4,935)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    454655708958
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  12. Pass73,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    257913373981
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  13. Fail73,481 miles (+4,057)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    691369469984
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  14. Pass69,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,424 miles
    Test number
    169449228021
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shockers (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight leak on gearbox

  15. Fail69,424 miles (+5,249)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,424 miles
    Test number
    331143484883
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shockers (2.7.3)

  16. Pass64,175 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    257014385074
    • NoteGear selector shaft oil seal leaking

  17. Fail64,175 miles (+6,483)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    968573185033
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteGear selector shaft oil seal leaking

  18. Pass57,692 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,692 miles
    Test number
    296703184075
    • NoteHand brake springs corroded
    • NoteRear pads low

  19. Fail57,692 miles (+9,713)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,692 miles
    Test number
    737253184086
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteHand brake springs corroded
    • NoteRear pads low

  20. Pass47,979 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    886132382205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,699 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,699 miles
    Test number
    725216481213
    • NoteAirbag light on

  22. Fail40,671 miles (+7,198)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,671 miles
    Test number
    527375281211
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  23. Pass33,473 miles (+294)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,473 miles
    Test number
    502926480279
    • NoteAll four brake disc's on vehicle slightly pitted
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn down to 2.5mm
    • NoteOil filter corroded/leaking

  24. Pass33,179 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,179 miles
    Test number
    953589569250
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s wiper blades split

Questions about S40 BBT

Does S40 BBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BBT is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BBT?
The MOT on S40 BBT is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BBT done?
S40 BBT was recorded at 132,909 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,033 miles a year.
Has S40 BBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BBT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S40 BBT 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 S40 BBT find?
S40 BBT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, and 2 more.

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