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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,290 cc

S61 ADVMOT history

S61 ADV is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 53,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,174 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 ADV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 ADV was last recorded at 53,174 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,962 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,212 miles
Average per year
1,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,174 miles
  • 2025 – 50,962 miles
  • 2024 – 48,810 miles
  • 2023 – 47,446 miles
  • 2022 – 44,679 miles
  • 2021 – 41,829 miles
  • 2020 – 41,056 miles
  • 2019 – 39,869 miles
  • 2018 – 39,002 miles
  • 2017 – 38,386 miles
  • 2016 – 36,703 miles
  • 2015 – 35,404 miles
  • 2014 – 33,846 miles
  • 2013 – 32,599 miles
  • 2012 – 31,157 miles
  • 2011 – 29,493 miles
  • 2010 – 28,012 miles
  • 2009 – 26,247 miles
  • 2008 – 24,338 miles
  • 2007 – 22,274 miles
  • 2006 – 20,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear rear silencer 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,174 miles
    Test number
    909487923890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded

  2. Fail53,174 miles (+2,212)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,174 miles
    Test number
    968625162472
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded

  3. Pass50,962 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,962 miles
    Test number
    219231612881
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail50,962 miles (+2,152)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,962 miles
    Test number
    884091137258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,810 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    264433517005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail48,810 miles (+1,364)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    802943593157
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,446 miles (+2,767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,446 miles
    Test number
    427005687799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass44,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    388805678504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail44,679 miles (+2,850)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    762705256510
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass41,829 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    41,829 miles
    Test number
    601836922517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail41,828 miles (+772)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    776957466777
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass41,056 miles (+1,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,056 miles
    Test number
    483865007830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass39,869 miles (+867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    39,869 miles
    Test number
    931212512873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass39,002 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    407744879039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,386 miles (+1,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,386 miles
    Test number
    236880516308
    • AdvisoryRear silencer poor condition

  16. Pass36,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,703 miles
    Test number
    206269412778
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  17. Fail36,703 miles (+1,299)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,703 miles
    Test number
    860163418678
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mtg snapped off (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  18. Pass35,404 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    237486995100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,846 miles
    Test number
    475870994131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,846 miles (+1,247)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,846 miles
    Test number
    457439584193
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass32,599 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,599 miles
    Test number
    789655683142
    • NotePower steering oil wet around front crossmember

  22. Fail32,599 miles (+1,442)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,599 miles
    Test number
    648883183164
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePower steering oil wet around front crossmember

  23. Pass31,157 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,157 miles
    Test number
    939046382129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass29,493 miles (+1,481)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    906234291150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  25. Pass28,012 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,012 miles
    Test number
    903786590146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass26,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,247 miles
    Test number
    191419689107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail26,247 miles (+1,909)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,247 miles
    Test number
    214559489470
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass24,338 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    194928798180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,274 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,274 miles
    Test number
    840201697164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass20,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,168 miles
    Test number
    622848396181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S61 ADV

Does S61 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 ADV is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 ADV?
The MOT on S61 ADV is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 ADV done?
S61 ADV was recorded at 53,174 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,651 miles a year.
Has S61 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 ADV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S61 ADV 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 S61 ADV find?
S61 ADV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear rear silencer corroded.

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