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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T381 BVLMOT history

T381 BVL is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,941 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T381 BVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T381 BVL was last recorded at 77,941 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,965 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,976 miles
Average per year
911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,941 miles
  • 2024 – 74,965 miles
  • 2021 – 74,051 miles
  • 2020 – 73,907 miles
  • 2017 – 73,905 miles
  • 2016 – 73,884 miles
  • 2015 – 73,789 miles
  • 2014 – 73,423 miles
  • 2013 – 73,374 miles
  • 2012 – 72,984 miles
  • 2011 – 72,525 miles
  • 2010 – 72,151 miles
  • 2009 – 71,346 miles
  • 2008 – 69,358 miles
  • 2007 – 65,333 miles
  • 2006 – 59,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,941 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Light corrosion to all coil springs & exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,941 miles (+2,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    515181235654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass74,965 miles (+914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,965 miles
    Test number
    243895057744
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  3. Pass74,051 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,051 miles
    Test number
    552758559337
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and exhaust and rear chassis around subframe mounting points
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  4. Pass73,907 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,907 miles
    Test number
    804827125603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  5. Pass73,905 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,905 miles
    Test number
    714554096793
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads low

  6. Pass73,884 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    201284681176
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded around rear subframe front mounting points

  7. Pass73,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,789 miles
    Test number
    136032909986
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to all coil springs & exhaust system

  8. Fail73,789 miles (+366)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,789 miles
    Test number
    990704219692
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to all coil springs & exhaust system

  9. Pass73,423 miles (+49)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,423 miles
    Test number
    567144114308
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteLight corrosion to all coil springs

  10. Pass73,374 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    545009173073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGear box damp
    • NoteLight corrosion to all coil springs

  11. Fail73,374 miles (+390)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    146439273009
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGear box damp
    • NoteLight corrosion to all coil springs

  12. Pass72,984 miles (+459)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,984 miles
    Test number
    139166872076
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteLight corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs
    • NoteLight corrosion to front lower arms
    • NoteOffside rear outer brake pad low
    • NoteSlight play in rear lower gearbox stabiliser arm
    • NoteTowbar electrical socket damaged

  13. Pass72,525 miles (+374)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,525 miles
    Test number
    977335171021
    • NoteLight corrosion and pitting to rear brake discs
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  14. Pass72,151 miles (+805)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    361801670055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteGearbox damp
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear brake pipes

  15. Pass71,346 miles (+1,988)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,346 miles
    Test number
    402104469051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVery light scratching on windsrceen

  16. Pass69,358 miles (+4,025)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,358 miles
    Test number
    540571978048
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to legal limit(on 3mm)
    • NoteMovement in gearbox rear stabilizer mounting bush
    • NoteRear brake pads low(not below minimum thickness) & corrosion to discs

  17. Pass65,333 miles (+68)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    521191977037
    • NoteSlight corrosion & wear to front & rear brake discs

  18. Fail65,265 miles (+5,490)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    423477967072
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • NoteSlight corrosion & wear to front & rear brake discs

  19. Pass59,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,775 miles
    Test number
    744414876058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T381 BVL

Does T381 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T381 BVL is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T381 BVL?
The MOT on T381 BVL is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T381 BVL done?
T381 BVL was recorded at 77,941 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 911 miles a year.
Has T381 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T381 BVL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on T381 BVL 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 T381 BVL find?
T381 BVL passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear coil spring corroded; exhaust corroded.

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