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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,962 cc

V678 YFWMOT history

V678 YFW is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
129,000 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V678 YFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V678 YFW was last recorded at 129,000 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 3,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,849 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,151 miles
Average per year
4,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,000 miles
  • 2021 – 125,849 miles
  • 2020 – 121,049 miles
  • 2019 – 117,507 miles
  • 2018 – 113,716 miles
  • 2017 – 111,720 miles
  • 2016 – 110,981 miles
  • 2015 – 106,432 miles
  • 2014 – 103,602 miles
  • 2013 – 89,567 miles
  • 2012 – 84,247 miles
  • 2011 – 78,057 miles
  • 2010 – 72,664 miles
  • 2009 – 67,646 miles
  • 2008 – 61,797 miles
  • 2007 – 57,566 miles
  • 2006 – 51,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Boot well rusted and crunchy to the touch further inv req

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear floor pan @drain off plug slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust centre mount missing and allowing rear section of exhaust to foul rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,000 miles
    Test number
    513126906511
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,000 miles (+3,151)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,000 miles
    Test number
    261665297945
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,849 miles (+4,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,849 miles
    Test number
    518361401863
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,049 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,049 miles
    Test number
    671316699491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,507 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,507 miles
    Test number
    552185180197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,716 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,716 miles
    Test number
    651196728908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,720 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,720 miles
    Test number
    508113185608
    • AdvisoryBoot well rusted and crunchy to the touch further inv req
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan @drain off plug slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mount missing and allowing rear section of exhaust to foul rear subframe

  8. Fail111,714 miles (+733)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,714 miles
    Test number
    710507169471
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip and gaitor insecure Suggest repack with grease (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoot well rusted and crunchy to the touch further inv req
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan @drain off plug slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mount missing and allowing rear section of exhaust to foul rear subframe

  9. Pass110,981 miles (+35)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,981 miles
    Test number
    687482811726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake back plate corroded and hand brake cable return spring missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan drain bung hole enlarged due to corrosion (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail110,946 miles (+4,514)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,946 miles
    Test number
    407577007957
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre flooring (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable return spring missing

  11. Pass106,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    507469565115
    • NoteRear floorpan and subframe corroded

  12. Fail106,432 miles (+2,830)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    776288565178
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear floorpan and subframe corroded

  13. Pass103,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,602 miles
    Test number
    556088534381
    • NoteRegistration plates starting to delaminate

  14. Fail103,602 miles (+6,749)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,602 miles
    Test number
    729467534377
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRegistration plates starting to delaminate

  15. Pass96,853 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    237390624013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,567 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,567 miles
    Test number
    335603943082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass84,247 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    307314142049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail84,242 miles (+6,185)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,242 miles
    Test number
    119830542087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass78,057 miles (+5,393)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    586892741057
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.

  20. Pass72,664 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    340417440027
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,646 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    164649649429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,797 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,797 miles
    Test number
    920980558062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,566 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,566 miles
    Test number
    920659417058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,258 miles
    Test number
    110206346070
    • 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 V678 YFW

Does V678 YFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V678 YFW expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V678 YFW?
The MOT on V678 YFW expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V678 YFW done?
V678 YFW was recorded at 129,000 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 4,691 miles a year.
Has V678 YFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V678 YFW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V678 YFW 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 V678 YFW find?
V678 YFW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side; oil leak, but not excessive.

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