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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V656 EBLMOT history

V656 EBL is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,084 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 EBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 EBL was last recorded at 129,084 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,024 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
2,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,084 miles
  • 2025 – 118,875 miles
  • 2024 – 108,943 miles
  • 2023 – 99,762 miles
  • 2022 – 92,075 miles
  • 2021 – 91,271 miles
  • 2020 – 90,843 miles
  • 2019 – 90,174 miles
  • 2018 – 90,073 miles
  • 2017 – 88,117 miles
  • 2015 – 86,910 miles
  • 2013 – 86,630 miles
  • 2012 – 83,736 miles
  • 2010 – 83,592 miles
  • 2009 – 82,371 miles
  • 2008 – 81,766 miles
  • 2007 – 80,494 miles
  • 2006 – 77,574 miles
  • 2005 – 75,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,084 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill slight corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust tatty with corrosionRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,084 miles (+60)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    694564603339
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tatty with corrosion

  2. Fail129,024 miles (+10,149)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,024 miles
    Test number
    357243384607
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tatty with corrosion

  3. Pass118,875 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,875 miles
    Test number
    377468894198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

  4. Fail118,864 miles (+9,921)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,864 miles
    Test number
    701976066668
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

  5. Pass108,943 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    801170767427
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system tatty with corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lower wheel arch slight corrosion

  6. Fail108,923 miles (+9,161)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,923 miles
    Test number
    266184890877
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system tatty with corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lower wheel arch slight corrosion

  7. Pass99,762 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,762 miles
    Test number
    993087999641
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust tatty with corrosion

  8. Fail99,727 miles (+7,652)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,727 miles
    Test number
    875576965923
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust tatty with corrosion

  9. Pass92,075 miles (+804)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,075 miles
    Test number
    708659918975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,271 miles (+428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,271 miles
    Test number
    474335250234
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass90,843 miles (+669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,843 miles
    Test number
    397410686060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  12. Pass90,174 miles (+101)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,174 miles
    Test number
    567956093781
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass90,073 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,073 miles
    Test number
    292645686435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Fail90,066 miles (+1,949)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,066 miles
    Test number
    347653755142
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  15. Pass88,117 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    467558095214
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded

  16. Pass86,910 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    943706110492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs and shockers slightly corroded

  17. Fail86,889 miles (+259)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,889 miles
    Test number
    507932623234
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system badly corroded

  18. Pass86,630 miles (+49)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,630 miles
    Test number
    345806383082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFull exhaust/corroded

  19. Fail86,581 miles (+2,845)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,581 miles
    Test number
    985761083081
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFull exhaust/corroded

  20. Pass83,736 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,736 miles
    Test number
    696794882052
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass83,592 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    921369100393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,371 miles (+5)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    931683819356
    • NoteCorrosion to all coil springs
    • NoteExhaust poor condition
    • NoteRear tyres just acceptable
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion

  23. Fail82,366 miles (+600)4 dangerous1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    722867699271
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll coil springs poor condition
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteExhaust poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc poor condition
    • NoteRear tyres just acceptable
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion

  24. Pass81,766 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,766 miles
    Test number
    194140728327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,494 miles (+2,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,494 miles
    Test number
    764711897266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass77,574 miles (+2,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,574 miles
    Test number
    232467786243
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass75,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    75,225 miles
    Test number
    154490205330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 EBL

Does V656 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V656 EBL is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V656 EBL?
The MOT on V656 EBL is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V656 EBL done?
V656 EBL was recorded at 129,084 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,588 miles a year.
Has V656 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 EBL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V656 EBL 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 V656 EBL find?
V656 EBL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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