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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V629 ENPMOT history

V629 ENP is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
198,847 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V629 ENP
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
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V629 ENP was last recorded at 198,847 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,831 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 198,847 miles
  • 2022 – 195,721 miles
  • 2021 – 193,755 miles
  • 2020 – 191,955 miles
  • 2018 – 189,967 miles
  • 2017 – 185,803 miles
  • 2016 – 181,662 miles
  • 2015 – 175,549 miles
  • 2014 – 172,289 miles
  • 2013 – 167,986 miles
  • 2012 – 163,022 miles
  • 2011 – 157,322 miles
  • 2010 – 148,891 miles
  • 2009 – 144,470 miles
  • 2008 – 141,367 miles
  • 2007 – 125,600 miles
  • 2006 – 113,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,847 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,847 miles (+16)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    198,847 miles
    Test number
    719346404271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail198,831 miles (+3,110)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,831 miles
    Test number
    619368798818
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,721 miles (+1,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    195,721 miles
    Test number
    401152285013
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass193,755 miles (+1,800)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    193,755 miles
    Test number
    413684440464
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass191,955 miles (+1,988)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,955 miles
    Test number
    602684607803
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,967 miles (+4,164)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    189,967 miles
    Test number
    540984017701
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass185,803 miles (+4,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    185,803 miles
    Test number
    477199036448
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass181,662 miles (+6,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    181,662 miles
    Test number
    156228986029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer getting poor

  9. Pass175,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    175,549 miles
    Test number
    797477649239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail175,549 miles (+3,260)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,549 miles
    Test number
    855991556395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass172,289 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    172,289 miles
    Test number
    335671154348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail172,239 miles (+4,253)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,239 miles
    Test number
    867252944315
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass167,986 miles (+4,964)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    167,986 miles
    Test number
    597353143356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine has oil leak.

  14. Pass163,022 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    163,022 miles
    Test number
    628887542387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail163,021 miles (+5,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,021 miles
    Test number
    269256342357
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass157,322 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    657415551357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail157,046 miles (+8,155)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,046 miles
    Test number
    549472941388
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass148,891 miles (+4,421)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    148,891 miles
    Test number
    902624530344
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside door mirror damaged

  19. Pass144,470 miles (+3,103)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    144,470 miles
    Test number
    674794849334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront reg plate delaminating
    • NoteNear side door mirror broken

  20. Pass141,367 miles (+517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    930944838185
    • NoteAdvise second hand tyres fitted to the o/s and n/s front and o/s rear

  21. Fail140,850 miles (+15,250)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,850 miles
    Test number
    221217428421
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass125,600 miles (+12,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    125,600 miles
    Test number
    883868027134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass113,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    113,137 miles
    Test number
    243095926417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V629 ENP

Does V629 ENP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V629 ENP expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V629 ENP?
The MOT on V629 ENP expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V629 ENP done?
V629 ENP was recorded at 198,847 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 5,059 miles a year.
Has V629 ENP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V629 ENP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V629 ENP 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 V629 ENP find?
V629 ENP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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