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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V54 SAEMOT history

V54 SAE is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2022
Mileage
145,449 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V54 SAE was last recorded at 145,449 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,461 miles · 1 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
988 miles
Average per year
5,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,449 miles
  • 2021 – 144,461 miles
  • 2020 – 142,909 miles
  • 2019 – 141,119 miles
  • 2017 – 139,304 miles
  • 2016 – 137,267 miles
  • 2015 – 134,757 miles
  • 2014 – 132,714 miles
  • 2013 – 130,864 miles
  • 2012 – 128,340 miles
  • 2011 – 122,252 miles
  • 2010 – 112,166 miles
  • 2009 – 102,728 miles
  • 2008 – 90,601 miles
  • 2007 – 81,336 miles
  • 2006 – 71,454 miles
  • 2005 – 64,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,449 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,449 miles (+988)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,449 miles
    Test number
    768836112358
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass144,461 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,461 miles
    Test number
    363415422927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,451 miles (+1,542)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,451 miles
    Test number
    105646406709
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass142,909 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,909 miles
    Test number
    698805064347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,119 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,119 miles
    Test number
    226741305956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,304 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    139,304 miles
    Test number
    556691575629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,267 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,267 miles
    Test number
    886940300381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,757 miles
    Test number
    557206349511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,757 miles (+2,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,757 miles
    Test number
    232959821708
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass132,714 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,714 miles
    Test number
    458112044452
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Fail132,714 miles (+1,850)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,714 miles
    Test number
    979372344389
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass130,864 miles (+2,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,864 miles
    Test number
    817335243356
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass128,340 miles (+6,088)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    128,340 miles
    Test number
    758651732327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,252 miles (+10,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,252 miles
    Test number
    875086221346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail112,166 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,166 miles
    Test number
    430297320468
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass112,166 miles (+9,438)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    112,166 miles
    Test number
    713287720335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail102,728 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,728 miles
    Test number
    513200139398
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass102,728 miles (+12,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    102,728 miles
    Test number
    801210039361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass90,601 miles (+9,265)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,601 miles
    Test number
    481059828476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,336 miles (+9,882)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,336 miles
    Test number
    714078527304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,454 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    492636026323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    402739325449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V54 SAE

Does V54 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V54 SAE expired on 31 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V54 SAE?
The MOT on V54 SAE expired on 31 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V54 SAE done?
V54 SAE was recorded at 145,449 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 5,019 miles a year.
Has V54 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 SAE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V54 SAE 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 V54 SAE find?
V54 SAE failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 1 more.

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