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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,290 cc

S5 MAUMOT history

S5 MAU is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,752 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MAU was last recorded at 66,752 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,570 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,752 miles
  • 2025 – 66,570 miles
  • 2024 – 66,374 miles
  • 2023 – 65,959 miles
  • 2022 – 65,680 miles
  • 2021 – 65,359 miles
  • 2020 – 65,225 miles
  • 2019 – 64,793 miles
  • 2018 – 64,238 miles
  • 2017 – 63,933 miles
  • 2016 – 63,531 miles
  • 2015 – 63,255 miles
  • 2014 – 62,513 miles
  • 2013 – 61,502 miles
  • 2012 – 60,773 miles
  • 2011 – 60,495 miles
  • 2010 – 59,339 miles
  • 2009 – 58,268 miles
  • 2008 – 56,880 miles
  • 2007 – 55,801 miles
  • 2006 – 50,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,752 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,752 miles (+182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,752 miles
    Test number
    812861618362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  2. Pass66,570 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    649673428403
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,374 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,374 miles
    Test number
    179148121853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,959 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    724890836434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,680 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    385185950574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,359 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,359 miles
    Test number
    125546098372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,225 miles (+432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,225 miles
    Test number
    721892562932
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass64,793 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,793 miles
    Test number
    609073686920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,238 miles (+305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    807427739474
    • AdvisorySpeedo not fully illuminating.

  10. Pass63,933 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,933 miles
    Test number
    315426428827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,531 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    189091049469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail63,255 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    669907545069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  13. Pass63,255 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    839857945060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,513 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,513 miles
    Test number
    987408944038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,502 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    907411553034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,773 miles (+278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,773 miles
    Test number
    829622332087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,495 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    645255931077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,339 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,339 miles
    Test number
    163944710025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,268 miles (+1,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    702791439020
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass56,880 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,880 miles
    Test number
    331375228051
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail56,877 miles (+1,076)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,877 miles
    Test number
    162864428078
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass55,801 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    564185427033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,975 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    460643226067
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S5 MAU

Does S5 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MAU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 MAU?
The MOT on S5 MAU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 MAU done?
S5 MAU was recorded at 66,752 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 785 miles a year.
Has S5 MAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MAU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on S5 MAU 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 S5 MAU find?
S5 MAU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 2 more.

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