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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T486 CBWMOT history

T486 CBW is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2021 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2021
Mileage
122,584 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T486 CBW
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
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T486 CBW was last recorded at 122,584 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,202 miles · 26 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
382 miles
Average per year
1,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,584 miles
  • 2020 – 122,202 miles
  • 2018 – 121,620 miles
  • 2017 – 120,940 miles
  • 2016 – 120,190 miles
  • 2015 – 119,498 miles
  • 2014 – 119,238 miles
  • 2012 – 117,740 miles
  • 2011 – 115,606 miles
  • 2010 – 113,871 miles
  • 2009 – 111,857 miles
  • 2008 – 109,449 miles
  • 2007 – 106,903 miles
  • 2006 – 103,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,584 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,584 miles (+382)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    356874546592
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,202 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,202 miles
    Test number
    196414252369
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,199 miles (+579)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    837482596312
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,620 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,620 miles
    Test number
    600983308872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,616 miles (+676)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,616 miles
    Test number
    725032456486
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,940 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,940 miles
    Test number
    416764076656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Fail120,938 miles (+748)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,938 miles
    Test number
    891689040131
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass120,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    981003105560
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail120,190 miles (+692)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    607359470308
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TOP MOUNT SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass119,498 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,498 miles
    Test number
    739164605126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,238 miles
    Test number
    486645894075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,238 miles (+1,498)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,238 miles
    Test number
    755695194030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass117,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    347418662234
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Fail117,740 miles (+2,134)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,740 miles
    Test number
    487248862203
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass115,606 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,606 miles
    Test number
    636406761274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail115,606 miles (+1,735)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,606 miles
    Test number
    338026761493
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail113,871 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    361715160206
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass113,871 miles (+2,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    113,871 miles
    Test number
    364485160296
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  19. Pass111,857 miles (+2,408)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    334472039469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass109,449 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    109,449 miles
    Test number
    142522338293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail109,449 miles (+2,546)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,449 miles
    Test number
    364132738298
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass106,903 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    106,903 miles
    Test number
    694292307208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,090 miles
    Test number
    964221436290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,090 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,090 miles
    Test number
    804834826227
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T486 CBW

Does T486 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T486 CBW expired on 25 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T486 CBW?
The MOT on T486 CBW expired on 25 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T486 CBW done?
T486 CBW was recorded at 122,584 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 1,255 miles a year.
Has T486 CBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T486 CBW has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T486 CBW 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 T486 CBW find?
T486 CBW failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 7 more.

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