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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T45 UUTMOT history

T45 UUT is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
161,874 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T45 UUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T45 UUT was last recorded at 161,874 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,874 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,874 miles
  • 2021 – 154,039 miles
  • 2020 – 149,857 miles
  • 2019 – 142,683 miles
  • 2018 – 136,779 miles
  • 2017 – 130,706 miles
  • 2016 – 123,217 miles
  • 2015 – 117,225 miles
  • 2014 – 112,022 miles
  • 2013 – 104,651 miles
  • 2012 – 97,232 miles
  • 2011 – 90,122 miles
  • 2010 – 82,579 miles
  • 2009 – 75,680 miles
  • 2008 – 69,413 miles
  • 2007 – 63,245 miles
  • 2006 – 56,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,874 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake just met requirements, service or repair maybe required
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis by upper spring mountingsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,874 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    161,874 miles
    Test number
    501662408079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake just met requirements, service or repair maybe required
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis by upper spring mountings

  2. Fail161,874 miles (+7,835)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,874 miles
    Test number
    711457723199
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis by upper spring mountings

  3. Pass154,039 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,039 miles
    Test number
    514401058260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,017 miles (+4,160)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,017 miles
    Test number
    688645337800
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,857 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,857 miles
    Test number
    498033428771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail149,841 miles (+7,158)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,841 miles
    Test number
    970341926845
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass142,683 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,683 miles
    Test number
    621139510129
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail142,546 miles (+5,767)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,546 miles
    Test number
    819132606202
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,779 miles (+80)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,779 miles
    Test number
    822405814211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to seperate in the edge of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine stabiliser bush deteriorated

  10. Fail136,699 miles (+5,993)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,699 miles
    Test number
    556438736902
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to seperate in the edge of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine stabiliser bush deteriorated

  11. Pass130,706 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,706 miles
    Test number
    440123792037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,390 miles (+7,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    408052814770
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass123,217 miles (+180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,217 miles
    Test number
    287508742047
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L ON
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail123,037 miles (+5,812)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    247164816551
    • FailureCentre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + rear (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete + rear (both) (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L ON
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass117,225 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,225 miles
    Test number
    499287655001
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rear box peeling

  16. Fail117,222 miles (+5,200)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,222 miles
    Test number
    605387355068
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rear box peeling

  17. Pass112,022 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,022 miles
    Test number
    378426964063
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  18. Fail112,022 miles (+7,371)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,022 miles
    Test number
    695796464093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust back box deteriorated

  19. Pass104,651 miles (+7,419)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,651 miles
    Test number
    566031073003
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rear box peeling

  20. Pass97,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    418798962035
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail97,231 miles (+7,109)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,231 miles
    Test number
    346178162002
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass90,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,122 miles
    Test number
    258984271017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail90,120 miles (+7,541)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,120 miles
    Test number
    877414771097
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass82,579 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,579 miles
    Test number
    330669960055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,680 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,680 miles
    Test number
    654305869084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,413 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    312410278039
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass69,413 miles (+6,168)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    823250878096
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass63,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,245 miles
    Test number
    771264577084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,245 miles (+6,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,245 miles
    Test number
    983374977078
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass56,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    302273776036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T45 UUT

Does T45 UUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T45 UUT expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T45 UUT?
The MOT on T45 UUT expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T45 UUT done?
T45 UUT was recorded at 161,874 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 6,309 miles a year.
Has T45 UUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T45 UUT has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T45 UUT 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 T45 UUT find?
T45 UUT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear parking brake just met requirements, service or repair maybe required, and 6 more.

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