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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T557 PDGMOT history

T557 PDG is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
167,740 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 PDG
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
31 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T557 PDG was last recorded at 167,740 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 2,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,003 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,737 miles
Average per year
5,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,740 miles
  • 2023 – 165,003 miles
  • 2022 – 160,423 miles
  • 2021 – 156,347 miles
  • 2020 – 154,431 miles
  • 2019 – 148,902 miles
  • 2018 – 146,908 miles
  • 2017 – 142,348 miles
  • 2016 – 139,271 miles
  • 2015 – 135,440 miles
  • 2014 – 129,302 miles
  • 2013 – 120,678 miles
  • 2012 – 113,617 miles
  • 2011 – 105,399 miles
  • 2010 – 95,406 miles
  • 2009 – 86,521 miles
  • 2008 – 78,558 miles
  • 2007 – 69,138 miles
  • 2006 – 60,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,740 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases systen deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,740 miles (+2,737)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,740 miles
    Test number
    385720330232
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,003 miles (+4,580)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,003 miles
    Test number
    441261975243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated - corroded

  3. Pass160,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,423 miles
    Test number
    512371410037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases systen deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail160,423 miles (+139)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,423 miles
    Test number
    689890630540
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases systen deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,284 miles (+3,937)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,284 miles
    Test number
    106710171875
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/front fog light missing

  6. Pass156,347 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,347 miles
    Test number
    315698361990
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail156,347 miles (+1,916)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,347 miles
    Test number
    805816685072
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass154,431 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    154,431 miles
    Test number
    798934851938
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail154,398 miles (+5,496)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,398 miles
    Test number
    719090929330
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass148,902 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,902 miles
    Test number
    907123094328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,908 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,908 miles
    Test number
    211338040837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,348 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,348 miles
    Test number
    410592435807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,271 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    139,271 miles
    Test number
    898844558115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,440 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,440 miles
    Test number
    945933325065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear door & wheel arch damaged.

  15. Fail135,440 miles (+6,138)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,440 miles
    Test number
    856433425077
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear door & wheel arch damaged.

  16. Pass129,302 miles (+8,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,302 miles
    Test number
    198487614411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass120,678 miles (+7,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,678 miles
    Test number
    459025423071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass113,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,617 miles
    Test number
    706068312023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,615 miles (+8,216)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    167418312049
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  20. Pass105,399 miles (+9,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,399 miles
    Test number
    187285421417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass95,406 miles (+8,885)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,406 miles
    Test number
    100396920437
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  22. Pass86,521 miles (+7,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,521 miles
    Test number
    353331629023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,558 miles (+9,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,558 miles
    Test number
    452505328071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass69,138 miles (+8,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,138 miles
    Test number
    520486827040
    • NoteNear side front tyre warn on edges

  25. Fail60,408 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    693656726051
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear no plate starting to seperate

  26. Pass60,408 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    844406626039
    • NoteRear no plate starting to seperate

Questions about T557 PDG

Does T557 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 PDG expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 PDG?
The MOT on T557 PDG expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 PDG done?
T557 PDG was recorded at 167,740 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 5,716 miles a year.
Has T557 PDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 PDG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T557 PDG 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 T557 PDG find?
T557 PDG failed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch, and 5 more.

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