Saab 9-5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc
T868 NGSMOT history
T868 NGS is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,203 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 126,203 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,457 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T868 NGS
- 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
- 24 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T868 NGS was last recorded at 126,203 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 3,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 122,646 miles · 19 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,557 miles
- Average per year
- 3,457 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,203 miles
- 2024 – 122,646 miles
- 2023 – 119,350 miles
- 2022 – 115,411 miles
- 2021 – 110,934 miles
- 2020 – 108,068 miles
- 2019 – 104,405 miles
- 2018 – 101,773 miles
- 2017 – 99,197 miles
- 2016 – 97,161 miles
- 2015 – 95,768 miles
- 2014 – 93,603 miles
- 2013 – 90,391 miles
- 2012 – 88,175 miles
- 2011 – 83,522 miles
- 2010 – 79,697 miles
- 2009 – 75,564 miles
- 2008 – 70,179 miles
- 2007 – 65,226 miles
- 2006 – 59,750 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,203 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes perishing
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.
Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front subframe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,203 miles (+3,557)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 126,203 miles
- Test number
- 682865900253
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes perishing
Pass122,646 miles (+3,296)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 122,646 miles
- Test number
- 155758492343
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,350 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 119,350 miles
- Test number
- 589462898166
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail119,337 miles (+3,926)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,337 miles
- Test number
- 400396014391
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,411 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 115,411 miles
- Test number
- 397009834926
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail115,411 miles (+4,477)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,411 miles
- Test number
- 449979187392
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass110,934 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 110,934 miles
- Test number
- 980531087421
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail110,934 miles (+2,866)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,934 miles
- Test number
- 138006192288
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,068 miles (+3,663)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,068 miles
- Test number
- 828201107016
- AdvisoryFront subframe mounting bushes worn but not excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear rear belts not checked as seats folded down in use
Pass104,405 miles (+2,632)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 104,405 miles
- Test number
- 989152346333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,773 miles (+2,576)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 101,773 miles
- Test number
- 579894047788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,197 miles (+2,036)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 99,197 miles
- Test number
- 924910020847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 97,161 miles
- Test number
- 410879869622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,161 miles (+1,393)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,161 miles
- Test number
- 274083296243
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass95,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 95,768 miles
- Test number
- 660220463155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,768 miles (+2,165)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,768 miles
- Test number
- 413937331011
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass93,603 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 93,603 miles
- Test number
- 459258234352
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail93,601 miles (+3,210)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,601 miles
- Test number
- 495826834450
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass90,391 miles (+2,216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 90,391 miles
- Test number
- 107200643380
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass88,175 miles (+4,653)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 88,175 miles
- Test number
- 616317622390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,522 miles (+3,825)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 83,522 miles
- Test number
- 707455621388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,697 miles (+4,133)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 79,697 miles
- Test number
- 113636100337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,564 miles (+5,385)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 75,564 miles
- Test number
- 712813829324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 70,179 miles
- Test number
- 331467628398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,179 miles (+4,953)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,179 miles
- Test number
- 363457828387
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass65,226 miles (+5,476)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 65,226 miles
- Test number
- 442806737287
- NoteNearside front tyre outside edge wearing slightly
Pass59,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 59,750 miles
- Test number
- 452149106239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T868 NGS
- Does T868 NGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T868 NGS is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T868 NGS?
- The MOT on T868 NGS is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T868 NGS done?
- T868 NGS was recorded at 126,203 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,457 miles a year.
- Has T868 NGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T868 NGS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T868 NGS 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 T868 NGS find?
- T868 NGS passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front coil spring corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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