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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T450 UAAMOT history

T450 UAA is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
185,959 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T450 UAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T450 UAA was last recorded at 185,959 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 10,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,114 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
10,845 miles
Average per year
6,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,959 miles
  • 2022 – 175,114 miles
  • 2021 – 170,098 miles
  • 2020 – 167,667 miles
  • 2019 – 163,856 miles
  • 2018 – 159,928 miles
  • 2017 – 155,903 miles
  • 2016 – 151,000 miles
  • 2015 – 145,099 miles
  • 2014 – 139,926 miles
  • 2013 – 133,508 miles
  • 2012 – 126,056 miles
  • 2011 – 117,933 miles
  • 2010 – 110,621 miles
  • 2009 – 100,524 miles
  • 2008 – 92,106 miles
  • 2007 – 80,540 miles
  • 2006 – 68,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,959 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Sills not checked due to plastic covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail185,959 miles (+10,845)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,959 miles
    Test number
    999410219301
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (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 Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass175,114 miles (+5,016)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,114 miles
    Test number
    993017026245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ...both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test ...cradle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ...both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...both nearside and offside and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp slightly damaged

  3. Pass170,098 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,098 miles
    Test number
    554791564921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,667 miles (+3,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,667 miles
    Test number
    452455537008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive
    • AdvisoryOuter outer sills not checked due to plastic covers fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  5. Pass163,856 miles (+3,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    163,856 miles
    Test number
    145451245032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom wishbones corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not checked due to plastic trims fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass159,928 miles (+4,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    159,928 miles
    Test number
    579554593008
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySills not checked due to plastic covers
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass155,903 miles (+4,903)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,903 miles
    Test number
    106645636508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg sightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth floor pans slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth subframe mounts slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth suspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySills not checked due to plastic covers

  8. Pass151,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,000 miles
    Test number
    974051486653
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail151,000 miles (+176)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,000 miles
    Test number
    454777257936
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail150,824 miles (+5,725)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,824 miles
    Test number
    359851471140
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s floorpans slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f chasis leg slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not checked due to plastic trims.

  11. Pass145,099 miles (+5,173)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,099 miles
    Test number
    418578065048
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFloor pan slightly corroded
    • NoteSills not checked due to plastic covers

  12. Pass139,926 miles (+6,418)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    139,926 miles
    Test number
    186877974025
    • NoteFloor pan slightly corroded
    • NoteFuel tank straps slightly corroed
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSills not checked due to plastic covers

  13. Pass133,508 miles (+7,452)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    133,508 miles
    Test number
    127431083461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFloor pans slightly corroded
    • NoteSills not checked plastic trims covering them

  14. Pass126,056 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    258532982028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded.
    • NoteN/s/r floorpan corroded.
    • NoteOuter sills not checked due to plastic trims.

  15. Fail126,056 miles (+8,123)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    146612682466
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded.
    • NoteN/s/r floorpan corroded.
    • NoteOuter sills not checked due to plastic trims.

  16. Pass117,933 miles (+7,312)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,933 miles
    Test number
    875305971087
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s/r floorpan

  17. Pass110,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,621 miles
    Test number
    351357870081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail110,621 miles (+10,097)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,621 miles
    Test number
    440727270094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass100,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,524 miles
    Test number
    151979479004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail100,524 miles (+8,418)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,524 miles
    Test number
    304099979033
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass92,106 miles (+11,566)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    553717778071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,540 miles (+12,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,540 miles
    Test number
    284687967003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass68,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,103 miles
    Test number
    810302376071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T450 UAA

Does T450 UAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T450 UAA expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T450 UAA?
The MOT on T450 UAA expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T450 UAA done?
T450 UAA was recorded at 185,959 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 6,931 miles a year.
Has T450 UAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T450 UAA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T450 UAA 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 T450 UAA find?
T450 UAA failed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel, and 10 more.

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