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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T83 AFMMOT history

T83 AFM is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2023
Mileage
148,012 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T83 AFM
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
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T83 AFM was last recorded at 148,012 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,512 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
500 miles
Average per year
4,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 148,012 miles
  • 2020 – 147,512 miles
  • 2019 – 146,145 miles
  • 2018 – 144,267 miles
  • 2017 – 142,574 miles
  • 2016 – 139,282 miles
  • 2015 – 134,787 miles
  • 2014 – 130,883 miles
  • 2013 – 127,399 miles
  • 2012 – 122,157 miles
  • 2011 – 117,326 miles
  • 2010 – 107,683 miles
  • 2009 – 105,141 miles
  • 2008 – 100,911 miles
  • 2007 – 91,461 miles
  • 2006 – 84,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,012 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,012 miles (+500)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,012 miles
    Test number
    641181666939
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,512 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,512 miles
    Test number
    839969418874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,145 miles (+1,878)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,145 miles
    Test number
    994439291637
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,267 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    144,267 miles
    Test number
    305311009664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,574 miles (+3,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,574 miles
    Test number
    384552469482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass139,282 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,282 miles
    Test number
    787584160743
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  7. Fail139,272 miles (+4,485)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,272 miles
    Test number
    862079241913
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  8. Pass134,787 miles (+3,904)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    134,787 miles
    Test number
    707788605253
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty
    • NoteRear number plate starting to discolour

  9. Fail130,883 miles1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,883 miles
    Test number
    606333104222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  10. Pass130,883 miles (+3,484)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,883 miles
    Test number
    795953904274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  11. Fail127,399 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,399 miles
    Test number
    336298313484
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust getting rusty

  12. Pass127,399 miles (+5,242)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    127,399 miles
    Test number
    748198313202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust getting rusty

  13. Pass122,157 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    122,157 miles
    Test number
    737333422253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,326 miles (+9,643)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,326 miles
    Test number
    925514621225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,683 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,683 miles
    Test number
    294923600148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,628 miles (+2,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,628 miles
    Test number
    472739990066
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass105,141 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    105,141 miles
    Test number
    404743129231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,911 miles (+9,450)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    510281838220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,461 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    444158667098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    223004976007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,232 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    712044276014
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T83 AFM

Does T83 AFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T83 AFM expired on 2 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T83 AFM?
The MOT on T83 AFM expired on 2 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T83 AFM done?
T83 AFM was recorded at 148,012 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 4,044 miles a year.
Has T83 AFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T83 AFM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T83 AFM 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 T83 AFM find?
T83 AFM passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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