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Saab 9-5

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

V14 DRSMOT history

V14 DRS is a silver diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 7 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
96,864 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V14 DRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V14 DRS was last recorded at 96,864 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 4,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,659 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,205 miles
Average per year
7,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,864 miles
  • 2021 – 92,659 miles
  • 2020 – 88,793 miles
  • 2019 – 81,319 miles
  • 2018 – 74,055 miles
  • 2017 – 66,710 miles
  • 2016 – 56,101 miles
  • 2015 – 44,044 miles
  • 2014 – 31,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,864 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad not clearly visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCorrosion over rear underside . requires monitoring

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge void of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge . 1mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,864 miles (+4,205)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,864 miles
    Test number
    796307143954
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad not clearly visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion over rear underside . requires monitoring

  2. Pass92,659 miles (+69)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    277262334994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge . 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion underside , requires monitoring

  3. Fail92,590 miles (+3,797)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    287266415087
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge . 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion underside , requires monitoring

  4. Pass88,793 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    775457899027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail88,793 miles (+7,474)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    396923450993
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,319 miles (+7,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    371813328936
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass74,055 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,055 miles
    Test number
    191087033743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,710 miles (+10,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,710 miles
    Test number
    954515009587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass56,101 miles (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,101 miles
    Test number
    792647449507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,044 miles
    Test number
    287923295003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail44,032 miles (+12,726)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,032 miles
    Test number
    885023895044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass31,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,306 miles
    Test number
    339830154055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V14 DRS

Does V14 DRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V14 DRS expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V14 DRS?
The MOT on V14 DRS expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V14 DRS done?
V14 DRS was recorded at 96,864 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 7,530 miles a year.
Has V14 DRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V14 DRS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V14 DRS 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 V14 DRS find?
V14 DRS passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad not clearly visible; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces, and 5 more.

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