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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T58 MVUMOT history

T58 MVU is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022 and it has passed 9 of 20 MOT tests, with 175,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2022
Mileage
175,388 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
9 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T58 MVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T58 MVU was last recorded at 175,388 miles on 8 Nov 2022, 2,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,986 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,402 miles
Average per year
1,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,388 miles
  • 2021 – 172,986 miles
  • 2020 – 170,722 miles
  • 2019 – 168,838 miles
  • 2018 – 165,952 miles
  • 2017 – 162,806 miles
  • 2011 – 162,755 miles
  • 2010 – 159,741 miles
  • 2009 – 157,703 miles
  • 2008 – 154,515 miles
  • 2007 – 150,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,388 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,388 miles (+2,402)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,388 miles
    Test number
    238352782817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass172,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,986 miles
    Test number
    421230209348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail172,986 miles (+2,264)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,986 miles
    Test number
    791166069973
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass170,722 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,722 miles
    Test number
    246126048717
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail170,721 miles (+1,883)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,721 miles
    Test number
    401244234479
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety going onto exhaust system and smoking during test (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass168,838 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    168,838 miles
    Test number
    905958761909
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail168,826 miles (+2,874)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,826 miles
    Test number
    750237299707
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,952 miles
    Test number
    210935871255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail165,952 miles (+3,146)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,952 miles
    Test number
    669764703912
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass162,806 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    162,806 miles
    Test number
    242034474613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,804 miles (+49)15 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,804 miles
    Test number
    143939152234
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail162,755 miles (+3,014)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,755 miles
    Test number
    728081071152
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in front antirollbars d bushes

  13. Pass159,741 miles (+2,038)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    159,741 miles
    Test number
    762610160180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll of the brakes are noisey
    • NoteRear number plate is slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass157,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    157,703 miles
    Test number
    473990569169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail157,703 miles (+3,188)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,703 miles
    Test number
    950070069161
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass154,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    154,515 miles
    Test number
    522423238085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail154,515 miles (+4,236)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,515 miles
    Test number
    872951338019
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass150,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    150,279 miles
    Test number
    790411067090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail150,087 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,087 miles
    Test number
    730561867032
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail150,087 miles2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,087 miles
    Test number
    721587357021
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T58 MVU

Does T58 MVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T58 MVU expired on 26 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T58 MVU?
The MOT on T58 MVU expired on 26 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T58 MVU done?
T58 MVU was recorded at 175,388 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2022, an average of 1,612 miles a year.
Has T58 MVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T58 MVU has failed 11 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T58 MVU 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 T58 MVU find?
T58 MVU failed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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