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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T71 PGPMOT history

T71 PGP is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
149,939 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 PGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T71 PGP was last recorded at 149,939 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,659 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
280 miles
Average per year
1,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,939 miles
  • 2023 – 149,659 miles
  • 2021 – 147,814 miles
  • 2020 – 146,233 miles
  • 2018 – 145,023 miles
  • 2017 – 143,509 miles
  • 2016 – 141,479 miles
  • 2015 – 140,035 miles
  • 2014 – 138,446 miles
  • 2013 – 137,233 miles
  • 2012 – 135,862 miles
  • 2011 – 133,476 miles
  • 2010 – 132,184 miles
  • 2009 – 130,575 miles
  • 2006 – 130,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,939 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s and o/s sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi hose ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,939 miles (+280)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,939 miles
    Test number
    225768437655
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Pass149,659 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,659 miles
    Test number
    298388681647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inside
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sill covers fitted

  3. Fail149,635 miles (+1,821)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,635 miles
    Test number
    631696601923
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inside
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sill covers fitted

  4. Pass147,814 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    147,814 miles
    Test number
    518360594885
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine area covered in engine oil
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension corroded

  5. Fail147,806 miles (+1,573)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,806 miles
    Test number
    633256526644
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension corroded

  6. Pass146,233 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    146,233 miles
    Test number
    567321534644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail146,218 miles (+1,195)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,218 miles
    Test number
    545325960944
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,023 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,023 miles
    Test number
    419556546841
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light not working

  9. Fail145,020 miles (+1,511)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,020 miles
    Test number
    360574366558
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light not working

  10. Pass143,509 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,509 miles
    Test number
    937180174006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Fail143,507 miles (+2,028)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,507 miles
    Test number
    927122989247
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Pass141,479 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    141,479 miles
    Test number
    434993222246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,477 miles (+1,442)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,477 miles
    Test number
    882523293279
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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 indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak

  14. Pass140,035 miles (+1,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,035 miles
    Test number
    121473556501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass138,446 miles (+1,213)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    138,446 miles
    Test number
    845026674183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer tread excessively cracking

  16. Pass137,233 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    987525053121
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail137,233 miles (+1,371)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    656282343193
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass135,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    135,862 miles
    Test number
    569576332129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail135,862 miles (+2,386)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,862 miles
    Test number
    697595732171
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass133,476 miles (+1,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    133,476 miles
    Test number
    855920331187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass132,184 miles (+1,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    132,184 miles
    Test number
    533552230138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass130,575 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    130,575 miles
    Test number
    581715809154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass130,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    130,470 miles
    Test number
    901419226181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T71 PGP

Does T71 PGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T71 PGP expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T71 PGP?
The MOT on T71 PGP expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T71 PGP done?
T71 PGP was recorded at 149,939 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 1,048 miles a year.
Has T71 PGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 PGP has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T71 PGP 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 T71 PGP find?
T71 PGP failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front exhaust fumes entering cabin; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s, and 11 more.

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