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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

S746 TCFMOT history

S746 TCF is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
121,794 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S746 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S746 TCF was last recorded at 121,794 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2006: 69,606 miles, lower than 614,558 miles on 7 Dec 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,794 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,794 miles
  • 2022 – 121,716 miles
  • 2021 – 118,875 miles
  • 2020 – 118,552 miles
  • 2019 – 117,192 miles
  • 2017 – 116,511 miles
  • 2016 – 115,461 miles
  • 2015 – 113,852 miles
  • 2014 – 110,688 miles
  • 2013 – 104,084 miles
  • 2012 – 99,646 miles
  • 2011 – 95,345 miles
  • 2010 – 91,519 miles
  • 2009 – 88,184 miles
  • 2008 – 83,028 miles
  • 2007 – 76,877 miles
  • 2006 – 69,606 miles
  • 2005 – 614,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine cover/under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,794 miles
    Test number
    422282562924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,794 miles (+78)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,794 miles
    Test number
    873123207713
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail121,716 miles (+2,841)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,716 miles
    Test number
    822938147790
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryExtensive under body corrosion

  4. Pass118,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,875 miles
    Test number
    182561593857
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail118,875 miles (+323)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,875 miles
    Test number
    798408255231
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,552 miles (+1,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,552 miles
    Test number
    547098530227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass117,192 miles (+681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,192 miles
    Test number
    554893806446
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper blade slight worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear lower engine mounting rubber worn?
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade perished

  8. Pass116,511 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,511 miles
    Test number
    638093281374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail116,481 miles (+1,020)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,481 miles
    Test number
    940847328106
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D/BUSH /MARKED (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D/ BUSH /MARKED (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass115,461 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,461 miles
    Test number
    167816226816
    • AdvisoryEngine vacuum hose collapsed

  11. Pass113,852 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,852 miles
    Test number
    782035947542
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail113,851 miles (+3,163)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,851 miles
    Test number
    655933248746
    • FailureSuspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Offside front wishbone (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass110,688 miles (+6,604)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    495114974293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass104,084 miles (+4,438)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    104,084 miles
    Test number
    856721223242
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass99,646 miles (+4,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,646 miles
    Test number
    819679712208
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail95,345 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    317104961224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass95,345 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    606004461261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,519 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,519 miles
    Test number
    892742880299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,184 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    474037969261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,028 miles
    Test number
    360428588202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,028 miles (+6,151)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,028 miles
    Test number
    574378188229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass76,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    430112107427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  23. Fail76,877 miles (+7,271)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    914292907333
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  24. Pass69,606 miles (-544,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,606 miles
    Test number
    552181436382
    • NoteNear side rear longarm bush starting to split †of side rear longarm bush starting to split †both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

  25. Pass614,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    614,558 miles
    Test number
    490651245402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S746 TCF

Does S746 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S746 TCF expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S746 TCF?
The MOT on S746 TCF expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S746 TCF done?
S746 TCF was recorded at 121,794 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023.
Has S746 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S746 TCF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S746 TCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S746 TCF find?
S746 TCF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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