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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T295 RVEMOT history

T295 RVE is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2023
Mileage
103,520 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T295 RVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T295 RVE was last recorded at 103,520 miles on 16 May 2022, 4,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,037 miles · 19 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,483 miles
Average per year
5,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,520 miles
  • 2021 – 99,037 miles
  • 2020 – 96,559 miles
  • 2019 – 90,211 miles
  • 2018 – 84,452 miles
  • 2017 – 78,482 miles
  • 2016 – 69,593 miles
  • 2015 – 64,840 miles
  • 2014 – 59,055 miles
  • 2013 – 50,055 miles
  • 2012 – 44,994 miles
  • 2011 – 39,587 miles
  • 2010 – 35,655 miles
  • 2009 – 26,887 miles
  • 2008 – 15,357 miles
  • 2006 – 15,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,520 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,520 miles
    Test number
    464894455685
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,520 miles (+4,483)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,520 miles
    Test number
    125304639175
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,037 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,037 miles
    Test number
    273600574172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,559 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,559 miles
    Test number
    779751814292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail96,558 miles (+6,347)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,558 miles
    Test number
    985548233133
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,211 miles (+5,759)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,211 miles
    Test number
    527142872400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,452 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,452 miles
    Test number
    727013481791
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box delaminating

  8. Pass78,482 miles (+8,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,482 miles
    Test number
    558276967263
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated with grease

  9. Pass69,593 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    239283628870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,840 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,840 miles
    Test number
    787328915187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,055 miles (+9,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,055 miles
    Test number
    767930824183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    499196803113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,055 miles (+5,061)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    127546903135
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail44,994 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    478487002189
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteEXHAUST TAIL BOX IN POOR CONDITION?

  15. Pass44,994 miles (+5,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    599447902184
    • NoteEXHAUST TAIL BOX IN POOR CONDITION?

  16. Fail39,587 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    229301801176
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  17. Pass39,587 miles (+3,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    806211701123
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  18. Pass35,655 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    294180620457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,887 miles (+11,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,887 miles
    Test number
    843127279157
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass15,357 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,357 miles
    Test number
    633856258040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,347 miles
    Test number
    413935186121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T295 RVE

Does T295 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T295 RVE expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T295 RVE?
The MOT on T295 RVE 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 T295 RVE done?
T295 RVE was recorded at 103,520 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 5,557 miles a year.
Has T295 RVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T295 RVE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T295 RVE 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 T295 RVE find?
T295 RVE passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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