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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

T55 EFCMOT history

T55 EFC is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,031 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 EFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 EFC was last recorded at 123,031 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 4,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,597 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,434 miles
Average per year
4,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,031 miles
  • 2025 – 118,597 miles
  • 2024 – 115,162 miles
  • 2023 – 112,700 miles
  • 2022 – 109,289 miles
  • 2021 – 106,671 miles
  • 2020 – 105,379 miles
  • 2019 – 103,346 miles
  • 2018 – 100,105 miles
  • 2017 – 96,485 miles
  • 2016 – 91,356 miles
  • 2015 – 84,665 miles
  • 2013 – 82,811 miles
  • 2012 – 80,770 miles
  • 2011 – 79,769 miles
  • 2010 – 74,574 miles
  • 2009 – 57,304 miles
  • 2008 – 43,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,031 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive On limit

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,031 miles
    Test number
    812810930572
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail123,031 miles (+4,434)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,031 miles
    Test number
    803634145345
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,597 miles (+1)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,597 miles
    Test number
    864068204158
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive On limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail118,596 miles (+3,434)1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    160245868882
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive On limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,162 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,162 miles
    Test number
    525756004923
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail115,162 miles (+2,462)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,162 miles
    Test number
    819901963372
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small piece between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,700 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    362955775508
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen central & offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive On limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top & bottom bushes movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top & bottom bushes movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail112,700 miles (+3,411)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    405820756096
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen central & offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive On limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top & bottom bushes movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top & bottom bushes movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,289 miles (+2,618)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,289 miles
    Test number
    117111973504
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush 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 arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,671 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    743069125676
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail106,658 miles (+1,279)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,658 miles
    Test number
    347398632579
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,379 miles (+2,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,379 miles
    Test number
    650042236240
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass103,346 miles (+3,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,346 miles
    Test number
    403259760563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass100,105 miles (+3,620)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,105 miles
    Test number
    179015166178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass96,485 miles (+5,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,485 miles
    Test number
    801466085691
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass91,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,356 miles
    Test number
    565427869420
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame mountings

  17. Fail91,356 miles (+6,691)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,356 miles
    Test number
    511141764583
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass84,665 miles (+1,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,665 miles
    Test number
    216829315469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,811 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,811 miles
    Test number
    806510453378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail80,770 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    935945782206
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass80,770 miles (+1,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    957835082247
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass79,769 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    567202191205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    542281500320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,574 miles (+17,270)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,574 miles
    Test number
    262671600314
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Slightly Out OF Shape
    • NoteFront Number Plate Poor Condition
    • NoteNearside Front Tyre On 2MM
    • NoteRear Shocks Soft
    • NoteUnable To Check Offside Rear Seatbelt Due To Child Seat
    • NoteWipers Poor

  25. Pass57,304 miles (+13,983)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    214974899205
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Poor On Inner Edge
    • NoteUnable To Check Nearside Rear Seatbelt Due To Child Seat

  26. Pass43,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    392784298297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 EFC

Does T55 EFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 EFC is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 EFC?
The MOT on T55 EFC is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 EFC done?
T55 EFC was recorded at 123,031 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,501 miles a year.
Has T55 EFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 EFC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 EFC 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 T55 EFC find?
T55 EFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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