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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,962 cc

T145 REUMOT history

T145 REU is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
160,511 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T145 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T145 REU was last recorded at 160,511 miles on 21 Jan 2022, 1,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,412 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,099 miles
Average per year
5,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 160,511 miles
  • 2021 – 159,412 miles
  • 2020 – 154,968 miles
  • 2019 – 147,625 miles
  • 2018 – 141,141 miles
  • 2017 – 134,075 miles
  • 2016 – 126,023 miles
  • 2015 – 122,879 miles
  • 2014 – 118,551 miles
  • 2013 – 114,594 miles
  • 2012 – 110,511 miles
  • 2011 – 103,421 miles
  • 2010 – 96,577 miles
  • 2009 – 88,554 miles
  • 2008 – 82,863 miles
  • 2007 – 79,976 miles
  • 2006 – 75,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • DangerousCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective Missing
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,511 miles1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,511 miles
    Test number
    106719114183
    • DangerousCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective Missing
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,502 miles (+1,090)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,502 miles
    Test number
    804054020300
    • DangerousCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective Missing
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,412 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,412 miles
    Test number
    574970503297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,968 miles
    Test number
    728984624217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,968 miles (+7,343)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,968 miles
    Test number
    121431166094
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,625 miles
    Test number
    307398695219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,625 miles (+6,484)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,625 miles
    Test number
    731682196917
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,141 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,141 miles
    Test number
    111216796796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    409390589382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  10. Fail134,075 miles (+8,052)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    655209383531
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass126,023 miles (+3,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,023 miles
    Test number
    116352092117
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass122,879 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,879 miles
    Test number
    859262065065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,551 miles
    Test number
    216902274049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,551 miles (+3,957)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,551 miles
    Test number
    609042074068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass114,594 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,594 miles
    Test number
    216400873085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,511 miles
    Test number
    208916862013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,511 miles (+7,090)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,511 miles
    Test number
    745096262074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass103,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    707483171068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail103,421 miles (+6,844)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    348470471097
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass96,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,577 miles
    Test number
    530832860050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail96,577 miles (+8,023)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,577 miles
    Test number
    143192260071
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass88,554 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,554 miles
    Test number
    412621069041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,863 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,863 miles
    Test number
    131206068427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,976 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    940206227031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    913243826077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T145 REU

Does T145 REU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T145 REU expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T145 REU?
The MOT on T145 REU expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T145 REU done?
T145 REU was recorded at 160,511 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2022, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
Has T145 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T145 REU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T145 REU 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 T145 REU find?
T145 REU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central rear gearbox mounting defective missing; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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