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Saab 9-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V685 DDGMOT history

V685 DDG is a green petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 24 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2022
Mileage
168,185 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 DDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V685 DDG was last recorded at 168,185 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 4,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,027 miles · 6 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
4,158 miles
Average per year
7,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,185 miles
  • 2021 – 164,027 miles
  • 2020 – 159,878 miles
  • 2019 – 154,835 miles
  • 2018 – 149,264 miles
  • 2017 – 143,428 miles
  • 2016 – 136,403 miles
  • 2015 – 129,379 miles
  • 2014 – 121,656 miles
  • 2013 – 114,096 miles
  • 2012 – 105,594 miles
  • 2011 – 96,595 miles
  • 2010 – 87,015 miles
  • 2009 – 78,405 miles
  • 2008 – 67,257 miles
  • 2007 – 57,115 miles
  • 2006 – 48,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,185 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,185 miles (+4,158)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,185 miles
    Test number
    925782332377
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,027 miles
    Test number
    246178210821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,027 miles (+4,149)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,027 miles
    Test number
    120031936843
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,878 miles (+5,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,878 miles
    Test number
    634628859652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass154,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,835 miles
    Test number
    619579003721
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounting mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,829 miles (+5,565)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,829 miles
    Test number
    989357996591
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounting mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,264 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,264 miles
    Test number
    969890563032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,428 miles (+7,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,428 miles
    Test number
    615785840631
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear floor area rusty.

  9. Pass136,403 miles (+7,024)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    136,403 miles
    Test number
    919663745406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,379 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,379 miles
    Test number
    859198585116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,656 miles (+7,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,656 miles
    Test number
    478327474127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass114,096 miles (+8,502)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,096 miles
    Test number
    179145273106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Mis-shapen

  13. Pass105,594 miles (+8,999)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,594 miles
    Test number
    627511282185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,595 miles (+9,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    389428781107
    • 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)

  15. Pass87,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    312702470145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  16. Fail87,015 miles (+8,610)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    543972770174
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass78,405 miles (+11,148)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    384896779133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,257 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    472989988170
    • Repaired at testCentre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass67,257 miles (+10,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    610979988171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,115 miles (+8,731)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    270096987497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,384 miles
    Test number
    874081596156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 DDG

Does V685 DDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 DDG expired on 6 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 DDG?
The MOT on V685 DDG expired on 6 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 DDG done?
V685 DDG was recorded at 168,185 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 7,493 miles a year.
Has V685 DDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 DDG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V685 DDG 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 V685 DDG find?
V685 DDG failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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