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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,962 cc

T261 SDWMOT history

T261 SDW is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2022
Mileage
132,887 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2021
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 SDW
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 SDW was last recorded at 132,887 miles on 18 Oct 2021, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2011: 105,071 miles, lower than 110,582 miles on 2 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,771 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
3,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 132,887 miles
  • 2020 – 129,337 miles
  • 2019 – 125,181 miles
  • 2017 – 121,245 miles
  • 2016 – 118,665 miles
  • 2015 – 115,889 miles
  • 2014 – 111,895 miles
  • 2013 – 110,508 miles
  • 2012 – 108,363 miles
  • 2011 – 105,071 miles
  • 2010 – 110,582 miles
  • 2009 – 98,133 miles
  • 2008 – 94,687 miles
  • 2007 – 90,307 miles
  • 2006 – 85,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,887 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,887 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,887 miles
    Test number
    838185094774
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail132,771 miles (+3,434)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,771 miles
    Test number
    605948408673
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass129,337 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,337 miles
    Test number
    467388089977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,181 miles
    Test number
    570581872339
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail125,181 miles (+3,936)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,181 miles
    Test number
    990502342158
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass121,245 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,245 miles
    Test number
    853133340521
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryN/side h/brake low reading

  7. Pass118,665 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,665 miles
    Test number
    208569856678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,889 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,889 miles
    Test number
    189223405132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,895 miles (+1,387)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,895 miles
    Test number
    295164794047
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass110,508 miles (+2,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,508 miles
    Test number
    198681203129
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass108,363 miles (+3,292)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,363 miles
    Test number
    658664692000
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass105,071 miles (-5,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    177240091041
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass110,582 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    110,582 miles
    Test number
    440752390088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail110,582 miles (+12,449)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,582 miles
    Test number
    501492490095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass98,133 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,133 miles
    Test number
    113792589449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,687 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,687 miles
    Test number
    312632898026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,307 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,307 miles
    Test number
    751504297086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    85,762 miles
    Test number
    602752576073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T261 SDW

Does T261 SDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T261 SDW expired on 17 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T261 SDW?
The MOT on T261 SDW expired on 17 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T261 SDW done?
T261 SDW was recorded at 132,887 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2021, an average of 3,021 miles a year.
Has T261 SDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 SDW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T261 SDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T261 SDW find?
T261 SDW passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2021 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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