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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T981 ALNMOT history

T981 ALN is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 48,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2025
Mileage
48,712 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 ALN
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T981 ALN was last recorded at 48,712 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,245 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,712 miles
  • 2024 – 48,245 miles
  • 2023 – 47,889 miles
  • 2022 – 47,528 miles
  • 2021 – 47,110 miles
  • 2020 – 46,757 miles
  • 2019 – 46,135 miles
  • 2018 – 45,560 miles
  • 2017 – 45,161 miles
  • 2016 – 44,523 miles
  • 2015 – 43,909 miles
  • 2014 – 43,318 miles
  • 2013 – 42,254 miles
  • 2012 – 41,049 miles
  • 2011 – 39,986 miles
  • 2010 – 38,684 miles
  • 2009 – 36,955 miles
  • 2008 – 34,858 miles
  • 2007 – 32,276 miles
  • 2006 – 29,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,712 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REARS INOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • Advisory2X REAR TYRES HAVE DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD PATTERN
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODEDRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2X REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,712 miles (+467)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,712 miles
    Test number
    749449743722
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH REARS INOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory2X REAR TYRES HAVE DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD PATTERN
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2X REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass48,245 miles (+356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,245 miles
    Test number
    384659890361
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES HAS DEEP CRACKS

  3. Pass47,889 miles (+361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    119249739241
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass47,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,528 miles
    Test number
    558133170193
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  5. Fail47,528 miles (+418)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,528 miles
    Test number
    751361738241
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  6. Pass47,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,110 miles
    Test number
    588781325188
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail47,110 miles (+353)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,110 miles
    Test number
    717033093238
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass46,757 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    494760219912
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail46,757 miles (+622)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    330335327469
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass46,135 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,135 miles
    Test number
    810435643701
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrosion

  11. Pass45,560 miles (+399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    550103452559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass45,161 miles (+638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    994589632711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass44,523 miles (+614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,523 miles
    Test number
    615776183664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing slightly

  14. Pass43,909 miles (+591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    669028295070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass43,318 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,318 miles
    Test number
    678916104198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail43,315 miles (+1,061)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    135476604125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail42,254 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,254 miles
    Test number
    558693893006
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass42,254 miles (+1,205)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,254 miles
    Test number
    657323093017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass41,049 miles (+1,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    255164492068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Pass39,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    406720591073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,986 miles (+1,302)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    506060091094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass38,684 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,684 miles
    Test number
    412100990084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,955 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    211105009151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,858 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    410163298079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,276 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,276 miles
    Test number
    772772007182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,722 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    201152506149
    • NoteREAR NEARSIDE TYRE INNER SIDEWALL PERRISHED

Questions about T981 ALN

Does T981 ALN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 ALN expired on 21 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 ALN?
The MOT on T981 ALN expired on 21 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 ALN done?
T981 ALN was recorded at 48,712 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 977 miles a year.
Has T981 ALN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 ALN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T981 ALN 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 T981 ALN find?
T981 ALN failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: offside front side repeater not working; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears inoperative; 2x rear tyres have deep cracks in tread pattern, and 5 more.

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