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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,290 cc

S40 SCRMOT history

S40 SCR is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,824 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SCR was last recorded at 125,824 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 11,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,751 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,073 miles
Average per year
7,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,824 miles
  • 2025 – 114,751 miles
  • 2024 – 109,784 miles
  • 2023 – 103,692 miles
  • 2022 – 97,602 miles
  • 2021 – 89,030 miles
  • 2020 – 85,364 miles
  • 2019 – 78,356 miles
  • 2018 – 71,116 miles
  • 2017 – 63,857 miles
  • 2016 – 59,385 miles
  • 2015 – 56,250 miles
  • 2014 – 50,753 miles
  • 2013 – 47,399 miles
  • 2012 – 26,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,824 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the seams on the rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both n/s and o/s rear upper rose bushes have very slight play (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,824 miles (+11,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,824 miles
    Test number
    964267789783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the seams on the rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both n/s and o/s rear upper rose bushes have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,751 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,751 miles
    Test number
    143211181585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,784 miles (+6,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    935972060209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass103,692 miles (+6,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,692 miles
    Test number
    768418438980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass97,602 miles (+8,572)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,602 miles
    Test number
    953655159710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,030 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,030 miles
    Test number
    457847955361
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusting
  7. Fail89,030 miles (+3,666)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,030 miles
    Test number
    708128586065
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin rusting
  8. Pass85,364 miles (+7,008)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    339839357576
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of exhaust system rusting away
  9. Pass78,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,356 miles
    Test number
    319155550172
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
  10. Fail78,355 miles (+7,239)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,355 miles
    Test number
    233925009391
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
  11. Pass71,116 miles (+7,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,116 miles
    Test number
    981649857825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of rear silencer corroded
  12. Pass63,857 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    853060123167
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on exhaust
  13. Pass59,385 miles (+3,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    560047211541
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin corroding
  14. Pass56,250 miles (+5,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    529804255075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass50,753 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    336208844097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,399 miles (+20,520)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    178283953011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,879 miles
    Test number
    666917442027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 SCR

Does S40 SCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SCR is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 SCR?
The MOT on S40 SCR is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 SCR done?
S40 SCR was recorded at 125,824 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,121 miles a year.
Has S40 SCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SCR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S40 SCR 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 SCR find?
S40 SCR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from the seams on the rear box; rear upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s rear upper rose bushes have very slight play.

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