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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,962 cc

T518 RMXMOT history

T518 RMX is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
153,006 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 RMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 RMX was last recorded at 153,006 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,658 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,348 miles
Average per year
4,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,006 miles
  • 2024 – 151,658 miles
  • 2023 – 148,977 miles
  • 2022 – 138,127 miles
  • 2020 – 132,415 miles
  • 2019 – 127,056 miles
  • 2018 – 124,997 miles
  • 2017 – 124,099 miles
  • 2016 – 121,805 miles
  • 2015 – 119,979 miles
  • 2014 – 117,246 miles
  • 2013 – 112,868 miles
  • 2012 – 107,944 miles
  • 2011 – 103,389 miles
  • 2010 – 92,902 miles
  • 2009 – 83,879 miles
  • 2008 – 76,042 miles
  • 2007 – 66,884 miles
  • 2006 – 57,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,006 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,006 miles (+1,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    153,006 miles
    Test number
    483804992713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,658 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,658 miles
    Test number
    590522000410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,977 miles (+10,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,977 miles
    Test number
    917356006856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear floor pans heavuly corodded

  4. Pass138,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,127 miles
    Test number
    211048277619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,126 miles (+5,711)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,126 miles
    Test number
    867219489222
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,415 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,415 miles
    Test number
    289224178467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,248 miles (+3,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,248 miles
    Test number
    269925372634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,056 miles (+2,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,056 miles
    Test number
    467759347709
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,997 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,997 miles
    Test number
    402411892289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,099 miles (+2,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,099 miles
    Test number
    437018968202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass121,805 miles (+1,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,805 miles
    Test number
    112432138287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass119,979 miles (+2,733)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,979 miles
    Test number
    606666975032
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass117,246 miles (+4,378)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,246 miles
    Test number
    156380574074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass112,868 miles (+4,924)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,868 miles
    Test number
    455865983010
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre out of shape

  15. Pass107,944 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,944 miles
    Test number
    387076372090
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres slightly out of shape
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly corroded

  16. Fail107,944 miles (+4,555)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,944 miles
    Test number
    496146572017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres slightly out of shape
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly corroded

  17. Pass103,389 miles (+218)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    678988961037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  18. Fail103,171 miles (+10,269)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,171 miles
    Test number
    609023261061
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  19. Pass92,902 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,902 miles
    Test number
    504858470078
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r upper hub bush

  20. Fail92,902 miles (+9,023)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,902 miles
    Test number
    880678270019
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r upper hub bush

  21. Pass83,879 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,879 miles
    Test number
    241769679018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,042 miles (+9,158)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    100611588411
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

  23. Pass66,884 miles (+9,542)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,884 miles
    Test number
    493452087091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,342 miles
    Test number
    901609566033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T518 RMX

Does T518 RMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T518 RMX is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T518 RMX?
The MOT on T518 RMX is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T518 RMX done?
T518 RMX was recorded at 153,006 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,840 miles a year.
Has T518 RMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 RMX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T518 RMX 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 T518 RMX find?
T518 RMX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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