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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S95 AVLMOT history

S95 AVL is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 31 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2023
Mileage
123,313 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S95 AVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
19 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S95 AVL was last recorded at 123,313 miles on 19 May 2022, 4,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,969 miles · 2 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,344 miles
Average per year
4,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,313 miles
  • 2021 – 118,969 miles
  • 2020 – 115,190 miles
  • 2019 – 112,007 miles
  • 2018 – 108,453 miles
  • 2017 – 103,983 miles
  • 2016 – 98,698 miles
  • 2015 – 93,576 miles
  • 2014 – 86,751 miles
  • 2013 – 85,939 miles
  • 2012 – 80,930 miles
  • 2011 – 75,506 miles
  • 2010 – 71,563 miles
  • 2009 – 67,672 miles
  • 2008 – 63,047 miles
  • 2007 – 57,786 miles
  • 2006 – 51,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,313 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,313 miles (+4,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,313 miles
    Test number
    839361097196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,969 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,969 miles
    Test number
    977766554167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,967 miles (+3,777)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,967 miles
    Test number
    878470875055
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,190 miles (+3,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,190 miles
    Test number
    437706960282
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,007 miles (+144)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,007 miles
    Test number
    242314477307
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  6. Fail111,863 miles (+3,410)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,863 miles
    Test number
    167002380090
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust joints badly corroding.
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass108,453 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,453 miles
    Test number
    553586000594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan offside and near side. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail108,453 miles (+4,470)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,453 miles
    Test number
    406760232550
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened corroded in spring seat. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan offside and near side. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass103,983 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,983 miles
    Test number
    644082660707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,698 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,698 miles
    Test number
    231380961348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint HUB JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint HUB JOINT. (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail98,667 miles (+5,091)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    289444511389
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HUB JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HUB JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint HUB JOINT (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint HUB JOINT. (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass93,576 miles (+6,825)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,576 miles
    Test number
    299228215107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear suspention upper hub bushes worn.

  13. Pass86,751 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    515769624124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorated

  14. Fail86,751 miles (+812)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    849507624108
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre silencer deteriorated

  15. Pass85,939 miles (+5,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,939 miles
    Test number
    267850643489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,930 miles (+5,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,930 miles
    Test number
    858779852182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass75,506 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,506 miles
    Test number
    478154241165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,563 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,563 miles
    Test number
    901495960186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,672 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,672 miles
    Test number
    300172339482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,047 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,047 miles
    Test number
    510863938270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,786 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    421101647211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,320 miles
    Test number
    423417836200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S95 AVL

Does S95 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S95 AVL expired on 10 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S95 AVL?
The MOT on S95 AVL expired on 10 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S95 AVL done?
S95 AVL was recorded at 123,313 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2022, an average of 4,576 miles a year.
Has S95 AVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S95 AVL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S95 AVL 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 S95 AVL find?
S95 AVL passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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