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Saab 9-5 Griffin V6 Turbo

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,962 cc

T169 MOFMOT history

T169 MOF is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 Griffin V6 Turbo first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
177,426 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T169 MOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5 Griffin V6 Turbo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T169 MOF was last recorded at 177,426 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 1,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,314 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,112 miles
Average per year
6,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,426 miles
  • 2021 – 176,314 miles
  • 2020 – 171,935 miles
  • 2019 – 163,892 miles
  • 2018 – 157,892 miles
  • 2017 – 151,288 miles
  • 2016 – 145,382 miles
  • 2015 – 139,666 miles
  • 2014 – 134,215 miles
  • 2013 – 128,812 miles
  • 2012 – 121,484 miles
  • 2011 – 113,805 miles
  • 2010 – 107,301 miles
  • 2009 – 99,326 miles
  • 2008 – 91,084 miles
  • 2007 – 82,283 miles
  • 2006 – 75,327 miles
  • 2005 – 66,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,426 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline failure, advise change asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear boot floor poor condition, been welded from inside

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,426 miles (+1,112)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,426 miles
    Test number
    466626823704
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline failure, advise change asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear boot floor poor condition, been welded from inside

  2. Pass176,314 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,314 miles
    Test number
    114755279441
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail176,313 miles (+4,378)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,313 miles
    Test number
    519715098838
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective rubber missings (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass171,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    171,935 miles
    Test number
    816802347269
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail171,935 miles (+8,043)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,935 miles
    Test number
    385411410159
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass163,892 miles (+6,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,892 miles
    Test number
    559036340221
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,892 miles (+6,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    157,892 miles
    Test number
    247135977177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp slight repair with tape
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass151,288 miles (+5,906)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    151,288 miles
    Test number
    195294273938
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass145,382 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,382 miles
    Test number
    308203081212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded just above subframe (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail145,378 miles (+5,712)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,378 miles
    Test number
    214899001804
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded just above subframe (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre low
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass139,666 miles (+417)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    139,666 miles
    Test number
    855888569563
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arch/chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Fail139,249 miles (+5,034)1 failure14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,249 miles
    Test number
    516831600200
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor behind drivers seat area (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoot area fully loaded at time of test.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNo oil on dipstick prior to mot, 1 litre added to reach minimum level.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arch/chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass134,215 miles (+5,403)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,215 miles
    Test number
    398923594486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass128,812 miles (+7,328)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    128,812 miles
    Test number
    956094483220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass121,484 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,484 miles
    Test number
    167534532268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  16. Fail121,484 miles (+7,679)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,484 miles
    Test number
    908740332237
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  17. Pass113,805 miles (+6,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    113,805 miles
    Test number
    728854011264
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass107,301 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    481549520288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail107,157 miles (+7,831)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,157 miles
    Test number
    534961320256
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass99,326 miles (+8,242)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,326 miles
    Test number
    143383429265
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront no. plate poor condition

  21. Pass91,084 miles (+63)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,084 miles
    Test number
    961221328299
    • NoteNearside + offside rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear nearside tyre appoaching wearbars

  22. Fail91,021 miles (+8,738)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,021 miles
    Test number
    290608318236
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside + offside rear tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear nearside tyre appoaching wearbars

  23. Pass82,283 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,283 miles
    Test number
    924883897145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,327 miles
    Test number
    391534516438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,327 miles (+8,983)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,327 miles
    Test number
    934584316216
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass66,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    66,344 miles
    Test number
    222632195460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T169 MOF

Does T169 MOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T169 MOF expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T169 MOF?
The MOT on T169 MOF expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T169 MOF done?
T169 MOF was recorded at 177,426 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 6,368 miles a year.
Has T169 MOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T169 MOF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T169 MOF 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 T169 MOF find?
T169 MOF passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 5 more.

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