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Saab 9-5

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,170 cc

T13 AAFMOT history

T13 AAF is a blue diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 15 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2021 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2021
Mileage
98,001 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 AAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,170 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T13 AAF was last recorded at 98,001 miles on 14 Oct 2021, 4,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,294 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,707 miles
Average per year
5,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 98,001 miles
  • 2020 – 93,294 miles
  • 2019 – 89,806 miles
  • 2018 – 85,547 miles
  • 2017 – 81,685 miles
  • 2016 – 76,379 miles
  • 2015 – 72,274 miles
  • 2014 – 67,229 miles
  • 2013 – 58,792 miles
  • 2012 – 50,398 miles
  • 2011 – 41,801 miles
  • 2010 – 38,193 miles
  • 2009 – 33,269 miles
  • 2008 – 26,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,001 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVery little reserve travel on parking brake

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,001 miles (+4,707)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,001 miles
    Test number
    931076463265
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery little reserve travel on parking brake

  2. Pass93,294 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    242559534067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail93,294 miles (+3,488)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    490717499989
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,806 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,806 miles
    Test number
    306642865666
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail89,806 miles (+4,259)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,806 miles
    Test number
    577877964899
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass85,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    139336786910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,547 miles (+3,862)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    405197828095
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass81,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    641600740455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,685 miles (+5,306)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    258663647306
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass76,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,379 miles
    Test number
    985380110836
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre damage to sidewall no cords or ply showing
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  11. Fail76,379 miles (+4,105)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,379 miles
    Test number
    899516735566
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre damage to sidewall no cords or ply showing
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  12. Pass72,274 miles (+28)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    528844535123
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteNsr tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

  13. Fail72,246 miles (+5,017)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,246 miles
    Test number
    345601935189
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteNsr tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

  14. Pass67,229 miles (+8,437)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    248282724113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield loose

  15. Pass58,792 miles (+8,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,792 miles
    Test number
    765987323174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass50,398 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    636369502196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    977944901198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,801 miles (+17)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    866394701112
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Fail41,784 miles (+3,591)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    286448931047
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,193 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,193 miles
    Test number
    230921560190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,269 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,269 miles
    Test number
    403126969194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,304 miles
    Test number
    232741478127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,304 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,304 miles
    Test number
    964951878119
    • 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)

Questions about T13 AAF

Does T13 AAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T13 AAF expired on 19 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T13 AAF?
The MOT on T13 AAF expired on 19 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T13 AAF done?
T13 AAF was recorded at 98,001 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2021, an average of 5,383 miles a year.
Has T13 AAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 AAF has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T13 AAF 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 T13 AAF find?
T13 AAF failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2021 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped; nearside rear brake cable damaged handbrake cable; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.

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