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Saab 9-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S733 BKPMOT history

S733 BKP is a green petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,118 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S733 BKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S733 BKP was last recorded at 162,118 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,933 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
3,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,118 miles
  • 2025 – 161,933 miles
  • 2024 – 161,817 miles
  • 2023 – 161,675 miles
  • 2022 – 161,438 miles
  • 2021 – 157,653 miles
  • 2020 – 154,598 miles
  • 2019 – 152,781 miles
  • 2018 – 150,246 miles
  • 2017 – 148,353 miles
  • 2016 – 144,482 miles
  • 2015 – 138,816 miles
  • 2014 – 134,389 miles
  • 2013 – 128,289 miles
  • 2012 – 123,647 miles
  • 2011 – 116,496 miles
  • 2010 – 111,128 miles
  • 2009 – 105,577 miles
  • 2008 – 98,749 miles
  • 2007 – 94,164 miles
  • 2006 – 88,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,118 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,118 miles (+185)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,118 miles
    Test number
    522570714407
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,933 miles (+116)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,933 miles
    Test number
    486689096042
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass161,817 miles (+142)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,817 miles
    Test number
    211292337099
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded

  4. Pass161,675 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,675 miles
    Test number
    550665949867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,438 miles (+3,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,438 miles
    Test number
    816878803524
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,653 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,653 miles
    Test number
    649651719459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,648 miles (+3,050)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,648 miles
    Test number
    514349523772
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass154,598 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,598 miles
    Test number
    555109099700
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass152,781 miles (+2,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,781 miles
    Test number
    404943668264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded

  10. Pass150,246 miles (+1,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,246 miles
    Test number
    215587094964
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

  11. Pass148,353 miles (+3,871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,353 miles
    Test number
    169076942109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass144,482 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    144,482 miles
    Test number
    435970931786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail144,415 miles (+5,599)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,415 miles
    Test number
    628310111746
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass138,816 miles (+4,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    138,816 miles
    Test number
    759093276312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass134,389 miles (+6,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    405240174247
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass128,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    128,289 miles
    Test number
    347129363253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,289 miles (+4,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,289 miles
    Test number
    566309063259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass123,647 miles (+7,151)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    123,647 miles
    Test number
    418786462200
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWear to upper and lower rear hub bushes

  19. Pass116,496 miles (+5,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    116,496 miles
    Test number
    687981581218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass111,128 miles (+5,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    111,128 miles
    Test number
    870149980264
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass105,577 miles (+6,828)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    105,577 miles
    Test number
    432376569290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen stone-chipped.

  22. Pass98,749 miles (+4,585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    154584478284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWindscreen stone-chipped.

  23. Pass94,164 miles (+5,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,164 miles
    Test number
    392433587297
    • NoteWindscreen stone-chipped.

  24. Pass88,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,630 miles
    Test number
    521734296250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,630 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,630 miles
    Test number
    982004996203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about S733 BKP

Does S733 BKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S733 BKP is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S733 BKP?
The MOT on S733 BKP is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S733 BKP done?
S733 BKP was recorded at 162,118 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
Has S733 BKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S733 BKP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S733 BKP 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 S733 BKP find?
S733 BKP passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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