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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T516 BGKMOT history

T516 BGK is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
101,402 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 BGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 BGK was last recorded at 101,402 miles on 8 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,402 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 101,402 miles
  • 2020 – 101,232 miles
  • 2019 – 100,764 miles
  • 2018 – 100,279 miles
  • 2017 – 100,051 miles
  • 2016 – 99,472 miles
  • 2014 – 97,677 miles
  • 2013 – 95,602 miles
  • 2012 – 94,059 miles
  • 2011 – 91,803 miles
  • 2010 – 87,102 miles
  • 2009 – 81,966 miles
  • 2008 – 77,975 miles
  • 2007 – 74,840 miles
  • 2006 – 71,504 miles
  • 2005 – 58,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,402 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess dog mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,402 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    514727731586
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess dog mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail101,402 miles (+170)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    854813770195
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess dog mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,232 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    889458522078
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail101,232 miles (+468)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    743848688833
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,764 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    346103410473
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,764 miles (+485)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,764 miles
    Test number
    232946543550
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,279 miles
    Test number
    715723293427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,279 miles (+228)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,279 miles
    Test number
    805193884349
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condittion

  9. Pass100,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    383839696975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail100,051 miles (+579)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    860479466192
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass99,472 miles (+1,795)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    192062857163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass97,677 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    549432114313
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear Silencer Corroding
    • NoteSlight Underside Corrosion

  13. Fail97,677 miles (+2,075)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    869222214394
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear Silencer Corroding
    • NoteSlight Underside Corrosion

  14. Pass95,602 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    338838093292
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs nearly worn to excess

  15. Fail95,602 miles (+1,543)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    316624393430
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs nearly worn to excess

  16. Pass94,059 miles3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    557925002375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre seat belt buckle covers are broken.
    • NoteEngine oil is low.
    • NoteNear side inner tail lamp is not working.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre is worn on its outer edge.
    • NoteOff side rear suspension arm outer bushes are worn.
    • NoteOff side rear tyre is 2.5mm.
    • NoteOff side road wheel inner rim is distorted.
    • NoteRear brake disc's are corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer is corroded.

  17. Fail94,059 miles (+2,256)2 failures3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    625761102369
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCentre seat belt buckle covers are broken.
    • NoteEngine oil is low.
    • NoteNear side inner tail lamp is not working.
    • NoteNear side rear tyre is worn on its outer edge.
    • NoteOff side rear suspension arm outer bushes are worn.
    • NoteOff side rear tyre is 2.5mm.
    • NoteOff side road wheel inner rim is distorted.
    • NoteRear brake disc's are corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer is corroded.

  18. Pass91,803 miles (+4,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,803 miles
    Test number
    666609091225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass87,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,102 miles
    Test number
    253781680293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,102 miles (+5,136)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,102 miles
    Test number
    301010980280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail81,966 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,966 miles
    Test number
    602207889279
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSmall crack in near side rear light unit

  22. Pass81,966 miles (+3,991)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,966 miles
    Test number
    703057589293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSmall crack in near side rear light unit

  23. Pass77,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    792075388159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,975 miles (+3,135)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    204854588411
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass74,840 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,840 miles
    Test number
    600370787130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,504 miles (+12,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,504 miles
    Test number
    174757606205
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass58,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    471310975249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T516 BGK

Does T516 BGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T516 BGK expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T516 BGK?
The MOT on T516 BGK expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T516 BGK done?
T516 BGK was recorded at 101,402 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2021, an average of 2,635 miles a year.
Has T516 BGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 BGK has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T516 BGK 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 T516 BGK find?
T516 BGK passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2021 with 9 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog mount; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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