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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V722 ESGMOT history

V722 ESG is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
140,603 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V722 ESG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V722 ESG was last recorded at 140,603 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 3,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,708 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,895 miles
Average per year
3,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,603 miles
  • 2022 – 136,708 miles
  • 2021 – 126,344 miles
  • 2020 – 123,144 miles
  • 2019 – 122,752 miles
  • 2018 – 122,148 miles
  • 2017 – 120,828 miles
  • 2016 – 119,808 miles
  • 2015 – 118,683 miles
  • 2014 – 115,936 miles
  • 2013 – 112,049 miles
  • 2012 – 109,214 miles
  • 2011 – 104,671 miles
  • 2010 – 95,766 miles
  • 2009 – 87,064 miles
  • 2008 – 82,175 miles
  • 2007 – 78,034 miles
  • 2006 – 72,505 miles
  • 2005 – 66,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,603 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,603 miles (+3,895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,603 miles
    Test number
    178365087982
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass136,708 miles (+10,364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,708 miles
    Test number
    562817720563
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass126,344 miles (+3,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,344 miles
    Test number
    405364407225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,144 miles (+392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,144 miles
    Test number
    183628930750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 trailing arm (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))
  5. Pass122,752 miles (+604)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,752 miles
    Test number
    899072239690
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass122,148 miles (+1,320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    551356248726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust
  7. Pass120,828 miles (+1,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,828 miles
    Test number
    690268125713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded.
  8. Pass119,808 miles (+1,125)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,808 miles
    Test number
    558099416186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
  9. Pass118,683 miles (+2,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,683 miles
    Test number
    607665215255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass115,936 miles (+3,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,936 miles
    Test number
    429587224278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass112,049 miles (+2,835)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,049 miles
    Test number
    157526023209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroded
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread becoming low
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyre tread becoming low
  12. Pass109,214 miles (+4,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    847527322280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass104,671 miles (+8,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,671 miles
    Test number
    195844721298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  14. Pass95,766 miles (+8,702)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    480747410263
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear disc slightly pitted
  15. Pass87,064 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    962243129253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,175 miles (+4,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,175 miles
    Test number
    243165528215
    • 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)
  17. Pass78,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,034 miles
    Test number
    664076977293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,034 miles (+5,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,034 miles
    Test number
    631816877218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass72,505 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    193517826275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,909 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    66,909 miles
    Test number
    381021545296
    • NoteBoth front tyre,s worn on outer edge
    • NoteEhaust emission,s made limit border line

Questions about V722 ESG

Does V722 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V722 ESG expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V722 ESG?
The MOT on V722 ESG expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V722 ESG done?
V722 ESG was recorded at 140,603 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
Has V722 ESG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V722 ESG has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2007.
Has the mileage on V722 ESG 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 V722 ESG find?
V722 ESG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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