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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T280 BNVMOT history

T280 BNV is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2023
Mileage
170,391 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 BNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 BNV was last recorded at 170,391 miles on 11 May 2022, 1,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,344 miles · 19 May 2021
Between the last two tests
1,047 miles
Average per year
4,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,391 miles
  • 2021 – 169,344 miles
  • 2020 – 168,815 miles
  • 2019 – 165,303 miles
  • 2018 – 160,582 miles
  • 2017 – 155,919 miles
  • 2016 – 151,922 miles
  • 2015 – 146,495 miles
  • 2014 – 141,474 miles
  • 2013 – 137,951 miles
  • 2012 – 133,034 miles
  • 2011 – 126,703 miles
  • 2010 – 120,979 miles
  • 2009 – 115,592 miles
  • 2008 – 110,747 miles
  • 2007 – 107,706 miles
  • 2006 – 97,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,391 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,391 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    170,391 miles
    Test number
    221653509504
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,344 miles (+529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    169,344 miles
    Test number
    924905139424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass168,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    168,815 miles
    Test number
    993936018912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,815 miles (+3,512)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,815 miles
    Test number
    236133945565
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,303 miles
    Test number
    707961312820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail165,302 miles (+4,720)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,302 miles
    Test number
    777054932884
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,582 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,582 miles
    Test number
    528365494365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail160,581 miles (+4,662)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,581 miles
    Test number
    693024090142
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass155,919 miles (+3,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    155,919 miles
    Test number
    834054816531
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides rear upper (2.4.F.3)

  10. Pass151,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,922 miles
    Test number
    185483349308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail151,922 miles (+5,427)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,922 miles
    Test number
    365909972734
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass146,495 miles (+5,021)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,495 miles
    Test number
    196521815187
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass141,474 miles (+3,523)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    141,474 miles
    Test number
    268662314453
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass137,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    137,951 miles
    Test number
    167951243152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail137,948 miles (+4,914)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,948 miles
    Test number
    225341443413
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass133,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    133,034 miles
    Test number
    449472982038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,031 miles (+6,328)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,031 miles
    Test number
    638262282058
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass126,703 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,703 miles
    Test number
    386043181066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,979 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    120,979 miles
    Test number
    373832110112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,592 miles
    Test number
    451872009293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,590 miles (+4,843)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,590 miles
    Test number
    490892309262
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass110,747 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    110,747 miles
    Test number
    720379898175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,706 miles (+10,061)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,706 miles
    Test number
    232972407297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    97,645 miles
    Test number
    181564396168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 BNV

Does T280 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T280 BNV expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T280 BNV?
The MOT on T280 BNV expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T280 BNV done?
T280 BNV was recorded at 170,391 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 4,596 miles a year.
Has T280 BNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 BNV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2020.
Has the mileage on T280 BNV 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 T280 BNV find?
T280 BNV passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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