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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

S88 BDPMOT history

S88 BDP is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,562 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 BDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 BDP was last recorded at 185,562 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 5,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,845 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,717 miles
Average per year
9,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,562 miles
  • 2025 – 179,845 miles
  • 2024 – 171,605 miles
  • 2023 – 165,305 miles
  • 2022 – 158,146 miles
  • 2021 – 150,543 miles
  • 2020 – 142,143 miles
  • 2019 – 133,344 miles
  • 2018 – 129,705 miles
  • 2017 – 112,354 miles
  • 2016 – 101,028 miles
  • 2015 – 91,040 miles
  • 2014 – 80,265 miles
  • 2013 – 68,457 miles
  • 2011 – 49,401 miles
  • 2010 – 37,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,562 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides osf-nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides osr-nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,562 miles (+5,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,562 miles
    Test number
    718371807547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides osf-nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides osr-nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass179,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,845 miles
    Test number
    435866937131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,845 miles (+8,240)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,845 miles
    Test number
    966310853232
    • DangerousRear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking petrol (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass171,605 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    171,605 miles
    Test number
    195558561351
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail171,605 miles (+6,300)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,605 miles
    Test number
    912286561848
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass165,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,305 miles
    Test number
    956326488797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail165,305 miles (+7,159)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,305 miles
    Test number
    840074731365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass158,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,146 miles
    Test number
    670135741628
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail158,146 miles (+7,603)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,146 miles
    Test number
    868946936018
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass150,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,543 miles
    Test number
    251945018092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,543 miles (+8,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,543 miles
    Test number
    129631193830
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass142,143 miles (+8,799)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,143 miles
    Test number
    381674661231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,344 miles (+3,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    467209719975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass129,705 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,705 miles
    Test number
    634253728826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,801 miles (+9,447)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,801 miles
    Test number
    552418423785
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section in front of centre box blowing slightly (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe rear bushes have movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter very old one rusting but not leaking at time of test

  16. Pass112,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    131287463746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,354 miles (+11,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,354 miles
    Test number
    758108366077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass101,028 miles (+9,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,028 miles
    Test number
    405937408552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass91,040 miles (+10,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    588792745014
    • NoteBoth front tyres down to 3mm of tread in places.

  20. Pass80,265 miles (+11,808)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    707824644097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,457 miles (+19,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,457 miles
    Test number
    207492233004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,401 miles (+12,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    107821371217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,077 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,077 miles
    Test number
    811126230248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,076 miles3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,076 miles
    Test number
    934785430250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Questions about S88 BDP

Does S88 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 BDP is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 BDP?
The MOT on S88 BDP 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 S88 BDP done?
S88 BDP was recorded at 185,562 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 9,202 miles a year.
Has S88 BDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 BDP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 BDP 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 S88 BDP find?
S88 BDP passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides osf-nsf; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides osr-nsr.

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