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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T990 PDDMOT history

T990 PDD is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 182,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,125 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T990 PDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T990 PDD was last recorded at 182,125 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,123 miles · 27 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,125 miles
  • 2025 – 180,702 miles
  • 2023 – 180,462 miles
  • 2022 – 180,064 miles
  • 2021 – 179,765 miles
  • 2019 – 176,116 miles
  • 2017 – 169,322 miles
  • 2016 – 161,284 miles
  • 2015 – 155,265 miles
  • 2014 – 150,216 miles
  • 2013 – 144,711 miles
  • 2012 – 138,288 miles
  • 2011 – 130,728 miles
  • 2010 – 122,063 miles
  • 2009 – 113,156 miles
  • 2008 – 104,428 miles
  • 2007 – 95,407 miles
  • 2006 – 86,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,125 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lost colour (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leaks.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Power steering pipes are corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,125 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,125 miles
    Test number
    347024840277
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lost colour (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail182,123 miles (+1,421)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,123 miles
    Test number
    993539121282
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lost colour (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass180,702 miles (+8)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,702 miles
    Test number
    211269415025
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake back plates corroded badly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted to car

  4. Fail180,694 miles (+232)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,694 miles
    Test number
    449878382432
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully assess corrosion

  5. Pass180,462 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    180,462 miles
    Test number
    292294170301
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes are corroding.

  6. Fail180,454 miles (+390)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,454 miles
    Test number
    300664229273
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes are corroding.

  7. Pass180,064 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,064 miles
    Test number
    414578900569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail180,059 miles (+294)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,059 miles
    Test number
    389005029260
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.

  9. Pass179,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    179,765 miles
    Test number
    607044552098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail179,765 miles (+3,649)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,765 miles
    Test number
    467974023062
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine is covered in oil.
    • AdvisoryFront numberplate is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid leak.

  11. Pass176,116 miles (+6,794)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,116 miles
    Test number
    797850352394
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  12. Pass169,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,322 miles
    Test number
    189351537497
    • AdvisoryEngine covered in oil. Oil is leaking onto the exhaust.

  13. Fail169,322 miles (+8,038)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,322 miles
    Test number
    252270412294
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covered in oil. Oil is leaking onto the exhaust.

  14. Pass161,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    161,284 miles
    Test number
    210041084196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail161,284 miles (+6,019)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,284 miles
    Test number
    297158871343
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable return spring missing
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass155,265 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    155,265 miles
    Test number
    736081675065
    • NoteHandbrake cable missing return spring, Oil leak possible oil cooler.

  17. Fail155,265 miles (+5,049)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,265 miles
    Test number
    495541475060
    • FailureSub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake cable missing return spring, Oil leak possible oil cooler.
    • NoteRear wiper split.

  18. Pass150,216 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    150,216 miles
    Test number
    309971474024
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable missing return spring.

  19. Fail150,216 miles (+5,505)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,216 miles
    Test number
    559121374083
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside handbrake cable missing return spring.

  20. Pass144,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,711 miles
    Test number
    138255963086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail144,711 miles (+6,423)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,711 miles
    Test number
    469455163085
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass138,288 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    138,288 miles
    Test number
    426943982081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail138,155 miles (+7,427)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    766856472027
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass130,728 miles (+8,665)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    130,728 miles
    Test number
    406591111163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass122,063 miles (+8,907)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    122,063 miles
    Test number
    783784100123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass113,156 miles (+8,728)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    113,156 miles
    Test number
    514134309196
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge.

  27. Pass104,428 miles (+9,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    104,428 miles
    Test number
    260464918161
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate

  28. Pass95,407 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    203390517466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side rear tyre out of shape

  29. Fail95,407 miles (+8,676)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    803660417104
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side rear tyre out of shape

  30. Pass86,731 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,731 miles
    Test number
    690160816180
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape

Questions about T990 PDD

Does T990 PDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T990 PDD is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T990 PDD?
The MOT on T990 PDD is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T990 PDD done?
T990 PDD was recorded at 182,125 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,719 miles a year.
Has T990 PDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T990 PDD has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T990 PDD 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 T990 PDD find?
T990 PDD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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