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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V717 GHJMOT history

V717 GHJ is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,078 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V717 GHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V717 GHJ was last recorded at 124,078 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,651 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,427 miles
Average per year
4,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,078 miles
  • 2024 – 122,651 miles
  • 2023 – 121,542 miles
  • 2022 – 116,832 miles
  • 2021 – 113,456 miles
  • 2020 – 112,080 miles
  • 2019 – 108,959 miles
  • 2018 – 104,333 miles
  • 2017 – 101,177 miles
  • 2016 – 101,174 miles
  • 2015 – 98,275 miles
  • 2013 – 79,963 miles
  • 2012 – 64,546 miles
  • 2011 – 48,187 miles
  • 2010 – 32,897 miles
  • 2009 – 31,097 miles
  • 2008 – 30,404 miles
  • 2007 – 29,591 miles
  • 2006 – 28,333 miles
  • 2005 – 25,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,078 miles
  • 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))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,078 miles (+1,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    885778584631
    • 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))

  2. Pass122,651 miles (+1,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,651 miles
    Test number
    615760133424
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge

  3. Pass121,542 miles (+4,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,542 miles
    Test number
    631077058874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,832 miles (+3,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    605193142397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass113,456 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,456 miles
    Test number
    511955901563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail113,454 miles (+1,374)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,454 miles
    Test number
    476464065497
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,080 miles (+3,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    928374131541
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    480591560824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,949 miles (+4,616)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,949 miles
    Test number
    503953598993
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,333 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,333 miles
    Test number
    569721807539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,177 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    681627187965
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass101,174 miles (+2,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    152205902442
    • 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)

  13. Pass98,275 miles (+18,312)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,275 miles
    Test number
    125016835405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,963 miles (+15,417)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,963 miles
    Test number
    987516533296
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass64,546 miles (+16,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,546 miles
    Test number
    949213342245
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass48,187 miles (+15,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,187 miles
    Test number
    679093441223
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass32,897 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,897 miles
    Test number
    130268330297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,097 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,097 miles
    Test number
    224375529218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,404 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    311929928424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,591 miles
    Test number
    150399427220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,591 miles (+1,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,591 miles
    Test number
    374908227431
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass28,333 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    271067826261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    25,263 miles
    Test number
    101410135217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V717 GHJ

Does V717 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V717 GHJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V717 GHJ?
The MOT on V717 GHJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V717 GHJ done?
V717 GHJ was recorded at 124,078 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,861 miles a year.
Has V717 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V717 GHJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V717 GHJ 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 V717 GHJ find?
V717 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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