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Saab 9-3

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,910 cc

S5 NNUMOT history

S5 NNU is a blue diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 19 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 197,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

S5 NNU blue Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2022
Mileage
197,015 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 NNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S5 NNU was last recorded at 197,015 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 6,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,037 miles · 23 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,978 miles
Average per year
12,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,015 miles
  • 2021 – 190,037 miles
  • 2020 – 182,691 miles
  • 2019 – 169,020 miles
  • 2018 – 147,567 miles
  • 2017 – 133,193 miles
  • 2015 – 111,409 miles
  • 2014 – 94,994 miles
  • 2013 – 77,681 miles
  • 2012 – 61,419 miles
  • 2011 – 55,775 miles
  • 2010 – 45,881 miles
  • 2009 – 35,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,015 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 multiple chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two separate chips (middle and N/S)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,015 miles (+6,978)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,015 miles
    Test number
    197281621236
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass190,037 miles (+7,346)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    190,037 miles
    Test number
    805291660612
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,691 miles (+84)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    182,691 miles
    Test number
    729374671817
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,607 miles (+13,587)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,607 miles
    Test number
    171517690942
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,020 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    169,020 miles
    Test number
    530412769023
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two separate chips (middle and N/S) (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail169,015 miles (+21,448)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,015 miles
    Test number
    606803033414
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two separate chips (middle and N/S) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass147,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    621516263918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,567 miles (+14,374)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    238962579702
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass133,193 miles (+21,784)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    133,193 miles
    Test number
    189176067265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,409 miles (+16,415)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,409 miles
    Test number
    374677954442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,994 miles (+17,313)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,994 miles
    Test number
    328495064227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,681 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,681 miles
    Test number
    468228763277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    187414883022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail72,146 miles (+10,727)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    289824583021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail61,419 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    857553492037
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has slight split in sidewall, no chords showing

  16. Pass61,419 miles (+5,644)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    925943692090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has slight split in sidewall, no chords showing

  17. Pass55,775 miles (+9,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,775 miles
    Test number
    285526411141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,881 miles (+10,380)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,881 miles
    Test number
    213295020167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,501 miles
    Test number
    914581839130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 NNU

Does S5 NNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 NNU expired on 19 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 NNU?
The MOT on S5 NNU expired on 19 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 NNU done?
S5 NNU was recorded at 197,015 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 12,692 miles a year.
Has S5 NNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 NNU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 NNU 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 NNU find?
S5 NNU failed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 5 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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