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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T51 LANMOT history

T51 LAN is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 226,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
226,539 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T51 LAN was last recorded at 226,539 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 1,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,532 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,007 miles
Average per year
5,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 226,539 miles
  • 2023 – 225,532 miles
  • 2022 – 223,730 miles
  • 2021 – 221,449 miles
  • 2020 – 219,106 miles
  • 2019 – 216,757 miles
  • 2018 – 210,332 miles
  • 2017 – 204,153 miles
  • 2016 – 196,253 miles
  • 2015 – 190,179 miles
  • 2014 – 181,333 miles
  • 2013 – 165,645 miles
  • 2012 – 158,668 miles
  • 2011 – 152,932 miles
  • 2010 – 147,582 miles
  • 2009 – 142,387 miles
  • 2008 – 137,893 miles
  • 2007 – 132,045 miles
  • 2006 – 122,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail226,539 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryChips in windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail226,539 miles (+1,007)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,539 miles
    Test number
    689478766588
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  2. Pass225,532 miles (+1,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    225,532 miles
    Test number
    646939562505
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail box corroded

  3. Pass223,730 miles (+2,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    223,730 miles
    Test number
    331109726662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryChips in screen

  4. Pass221,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    221,449 miles
    Test number
    316744183760
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches heavy corrosion

  5. Fail221,449 miles (+2,343)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,449 miles
    Test number
    950417384355
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches heavy corrosion

  6. Pass219,106 miles (+2,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    219,106 miles
    Test number
    183637467261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPatches of underside corrosion

  7. Pass216,757 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    216,757 miles
    Test number
    855354392699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass210,332 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    210,332 miles
    Test number
    773347791240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass204,153 miles (+7,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    204,153 miles
    Test number
    193821703967
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPatches of corrosion

  10. Pass196,253 miles (+6,074)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    196,253 miles
    Test number
    384275973770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass190,179 miles (+8,846)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    190,179 miles
    Test number
    331580665915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass181,333 miles (+6,957)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    181,333 miles
    Test number
    549762854385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteSlight movement to gearbox mount

  13. Pass174,376 miles (+8,731)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    174,376 miles
    Test number
    416982854098
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play to offside rear upper hub bush

  14. Pass165,645 miles (+6,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    165,645 miles
    Test number
    879212833016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass158,668 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    158,668 miles
    Test number
    456873622096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass152,932 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    152,932 miles
    Test number
    958857521051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass147,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    147,582 miles
    Test number
    454159340001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail147,582 miles (+5,195)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,582 miles
    Test number
    652840650075
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass142,387 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    142,387 miles
    Test number
    110708149490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass137,893 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    137,893 miles
    Test number
    372549548076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,045 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    132,045 miles
    Test number
    434787547092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    122,998 miles
    Test number
    724008146073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 LAN

Does T51 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 LAN expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 LAN?
The MOT on T51 LAN expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 LAN done?
T51 LAN was recorded at 226,539 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 5,510 miles a year.
Has T51 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 LAN has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T51 LAN 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 T51 LAN find?
T51 LAN failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, and 5 more.

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