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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,290 cc

T16 DREMOT history

T16 DRE is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
143,600 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DRE was last recorded at 143,600 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 1,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,705 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,895 miles
Average per year
6,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,600 miles
  • 2023 – 141,705 miles
  • 2022 – 138,788 miles
  • 2021 – 136,777 miles
  • 2020 – 134,588 miles
  • 2019 – 127,191 miles
  • 2018 – 119,068 miles
  • 2017 – 110,381 miles
  • 2016 – 101,085 miles
  • 2015 – 93,098 miles
  • 2014 – 85,110 miles
  • 2013 – 77,266 miles
  • 2012 – 69,369 miles
  • 2011 – 59,693 miles
  • 2010 – 53,118 miles
  • 2009 – 44,280 miles
  • 2008 – 35,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,600 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,600 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,600 miles
    Test number
    295385130064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,705 miles (+2,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,705 miles
    Test number
    442441711288
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,788 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,788 miles
    Test number
    604543204338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,777 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,777 miles
    Test number
    716519725384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,588 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    134,588 miles
    Test number
    306806998946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,564 miles (+7,373)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,564 miles
    Test number
    320760191524
    • DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,191 miles (+8,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,191 miles
    Test number
    226394515283
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear box and centre box casing are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear close to subframe main bushes are starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner side of arches are corroding

  8. Pass119,068 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,068 miles
    Test number
    330927822570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail119,068 miles (+8,687)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,068 miles
    Test number
    438515250988
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass110,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,381 miles
    Test number
    778359542420
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light damaged

  11. Fail110,380 miles (+9,295)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,380 miles
    Test number
    366237103481
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light damaged

  12. Pass101,085 miles (+7,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    226840907189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight play at both rear upper suspension arms

  13. Pass93,098 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,098 miles
    Test number
    529314765026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,110 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,110 miles
    Test number
    707686564047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,060 miles (+7,794)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,060 miles
    Test number
    145167054474
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass77,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    405446853061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail77,264 miles (+7,895)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,264 miles
    Test number
    679326053058
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass69,369 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,369 miles
    Test number
    169629952496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,349 miles (+9,656)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    886264042093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusted

  20. Pass59,693 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,693 miles
    Test number
    247745261138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,118 miles (+8,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    913579950167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,280 miles (+8,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,280 miles
    Test number
    590189839145
    • 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)

  23. Pass35,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    391536658130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 DRE

Does T16 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 DRE expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 DRE?
The MOT on T16 DRE expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 DRE done?
T16 DRE was recorded at 143,600 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 6,445 miles a year.
Has T16 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DRE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T16 DRE 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 T16 DRE find?
T16 DRE passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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