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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T958 BLOMOT history

T958 BLO is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2023
Mileage
142,645 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T958 BLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T958 BLO was last recorded at 142,645 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2018: 142,018 miles, lower than 142,294 miles on 3 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,639 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,645 miles
  • 2021 – 142,396 miles
  • 2019 – 142,240 miles
  • 2018 – 142,018 miles
  • 2017 – 142,294 miles
  • 2016 – 141,474 miles
  • 2015 – 136,643 miles
  • 2014 – 128,915 miles
  • 2013 – 124,481 miles
  • 2012 – 114,969 miles
  • 2011 – 104,866 miles
  • 2010 – 98,772 miles
  • 2009 – 91,074 miles
  • 2008 – 86,073 miles
  • 2007 – 79,056 miles
  • 2005 – 68,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,645 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,645 miles (+6)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,645 miles
    Test number
    199597847153
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail142,639 miles (+243)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,639 miles
    Test number
    696662040498
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  3. Pass142,396 miles (+156)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,396 miles
    Test number
    739337820204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,240 miles (+222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,240 miles
    Test number
    137530088249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass142,018 miles (-276)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,018 miles
    Test number
    452885415725
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass142,294 miles (+820)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,294 miles
    Test number
    998690177297
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  7. Pass141,474 miles (+4,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,474 miles
    Test number
    326649616166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass136,643 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,643 miles
    Test number
    227553685166
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail136,643 miles (+7,728)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,643 miles
    Test number
    986533985183
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass128,915 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,915 miles
    Test number
    228840794462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail128,915 miles (+4,434)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,915 miles
    Test number
    997819284104
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass124,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    519818163154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail124,481 miles (+9,512)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    615936263168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass114,969 miles (+10,103)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,969 miles
    Test number
    229698762186
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass104,866 miles (+6,094)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,866 miles
    Test number
    517083891161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass98,772 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,772 miles
    Test number
    114088080136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,768 miles (+7,694)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    431477280196
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass91,074 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    974379749119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,073 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,073 miles
    Test number
    574237428154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,056 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,056 miles
    Test number
    584875837133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,035 miles (+10,726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,035 miles
    Test number
    934674537172
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass68,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    140403645368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,309 miles5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    112162145346
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T958 BLO

Does T958 BLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T958 BLO expired on 29 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T958 BLO?
The MOT on T958 BLO expired on 29 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T958 BLO done?
T958 BLO was recorded at 142,645 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 4,606 miles a year.
Has T958 BLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T958 BLO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T958 BLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T958 BLO find?
T958 BLO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front headlamp lens slightly defective both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 4 more.

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