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Saab 9-5

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,956 cc

V5 ABVMOT history

V5 ABV is a blue diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 23 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 190,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
190,501 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 ABV was last recorded at 190,501 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 16,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
174,472 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,029 miles
Average per year
12,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,501 miles
  • 2025 – 174,472 miles
  • 2024 – 159,440 miles
  • 2023 – 158,852 miles
  • 2022 – 156,012 miles
  • 2021 – 152,606 miles
  • 2020 – 148,500 miles
  • 2019 – 134,813 miles
  • 2018 – 112,017 miles
  • 2017 – 90,641 miles
  • 2016 – 74,807 miles
  • 2015 – 61,451 miles
  • 2014 – 42,330 miles
  • 2013 – 29,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Covers over testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,501 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    190,501 miles
    Test number
    852170210617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail190,501 miles (+16,029)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,501 miles
    Test number
    560616352815
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass174,472 miles (+15,032)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,472 miles
    Test number
    662651838007
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,440 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,440 miles
    Test number
    798441453445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,852 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,852 miles
    Test number
    423495049905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,012 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,012 miles
    Test number
    465935980821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,606 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,606 miles
    Test number
    418029590408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,500 miles (+13,687)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,500 miles
    Test number
    571997163035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,813 miles (+22,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,813 miles
    Test number
    940218476627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass112,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,017 miles
    Test number
    512056077650
    • AdvisoryCovers over testable items

  11. Fail112,017 miles (+21,376)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,017 miles
    Test number
    852953718202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers over testable items

  12. Pass90,641 miles (+15,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    476788020912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre edge low on tread
    • AdvisoryCovers over testable items

  13. Pass74,807 miles (+13,356)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,807 miles
    Test number
    306804609594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,451 miles (+19,121)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    754845885660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,330 miles (+12,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,330 miles
    Test number
    266719544330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,884 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,884 miles
    Test number
    155106743318
    • 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)

Questions about V5 ABV

Does V5 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 ABV is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 ABV?
The MOT on V5 ABV is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 ABV done?
V5 ABV was recorded at 190,501 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 12,509 miles a year.
Has V5 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 ABV has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 ABV 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 V5 ABV find?
V5 ABV passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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