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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T131 BGTMOT history

T131 BGT is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
147,077 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T131 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T131 BGT was last recorded at 147,077 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 5,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,647 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,430 miles
Average per year
4,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,077 miles
  • 2023 – 141,647 miles
  • 2022 – 135,569 miles
  • 2021 – 128,699 miles
  • 2020 – 123,817 miles
  • 2018 – 113,212 miles
  • 2017 – 108,316 miles
  • 2016 – 102,831 miles
  • 2015 – 94,295 miles
  • 2014 – 92,583 miles
  • 2013 – 89,253 miles
  • 2012 – 87,133 miles
  • 2011 – 83,935 miles
  • 2010 – 80,615 miles
  • 2009 – 77,027 miles
  • 2008 – 72,654 miles
  • 2007 – 67,895 miles
  • 2006 – 62,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,077 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,077 miles (+5,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,077 miles
    Test number
    706213767935
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass141,647 miles (+6,078)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,647 miles
    Test number
    460552614739
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,569 miles (+6,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,569 miles
    Test number
    918486923079
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass128,699 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,699 miles
    Test number
    875721397308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,817 miles (+10,605)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,817 miles
    Test number
    937906840178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,212 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,212 miles
    Test number
    912205217047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,316 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,316 miles
    Test number
    354409224597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,213 miles (+5,382)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,213 miles
    Test number
    673289536298
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

  9. Pass102,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    637887822401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,831 miles (+8,536)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    552810859115
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass94,295 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,295 miles
    Test number
    615760515123
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail94,277 miles (+1,694)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    979344205122
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroding
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underbody

  13. Pass92,583 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    108281194426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLift in steering colum,in and out not up/down

  14. Fail92,581 miles (+3,328)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,581 miles
    Test number
    918231494094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLift in steering colum,in and out not up/down

  15. Pass89,253 miles (+2,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,253 miles
    Test number
    768779993081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass87,133 miles (+3,198)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,133 miles
    Test number
    205718902444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHand brake near limit of travel

  17. Pass83,935 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,935 miles
    Test number
    979944801193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,615 miles (+3,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,615 miles
    Test number
    840539010169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass77,027 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,027 miles
    Test number
    860174709169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,654 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,654 miles
    Test number
    984464798063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,895 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    300627307156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    200531706444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T131 BGT

Does T131 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T131 BGT expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T131 BGT?
The MOT on T131 BGT expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T131 BGT done?
T131 BGT was recorded at 147,077 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 4,777 miles a year.
Has T131 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T131 BGT has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T131 BGT 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 T131 BGT find?
T131 BGT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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