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Saab 9-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V722 POBMOT history

V722 POB is a black petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,318 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V722 POB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V722 POB was last recorded at 80,318 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,636 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,682 miles
Average per year
2,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,318 miles
  • 2025 – 78,636 miles
  • 2024 – 76,574 miles
  • 2023 – 74,823 miles
  • 2022 – 72,684 miles
  • 2021 – 69,838 miles
  • 2019 – 66,612 miles
  • 2018 – 64,320 miles
  • 2017 – 61,281 miles
  • 2016 – 55,268 miles
  • 2015 – 50,260 miles
  • 2014 – 45,501 miles
  • 2013 – 39,273 miles
  • 2012 – 34,590 miles
  • 2011 – 30,480 miles
  • 2010 – 28,006 miles
  • 2009 – 25,584 miles
  • 2008 – 23,616 miles
  • 2007 – 22,220 miles
  • 2006 – 19,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,318 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass80,318 miles (+1,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    669820296976
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass78,636 miles (+2,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    342951902634
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,574 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,574 miles
    Test number
    786531851194
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail76,568 miles (+1,745)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,568 miles
    Test number
    625866296651
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass74,823 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    843216595474
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,684 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    839061393930
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil - reqs clean and investigate to identify source.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail72,683 miles (+2,845)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,683 miles
    Test number
    895704949834
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil - reqs clean and investigate to identify source.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass69,838 miles (+3,226)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,838 miles
    Test number
    210087152938
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,612 miles (+2,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,612 miles
    Test number
    158214247163
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass64,320 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,320 miles
    Test number
    372993390889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,281 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,281 miles
    Test number
    351927330010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,268 miles (+5,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    117113477385
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  13. Pass50,260 miles (+4,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,260 miles
    Test number
    605723085169
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,501 miles (+15)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    279561584140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  15. Fail45,486 miles (+6,213)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,486 miles
    Test number
    497519774139
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteVehicle tested wet

  16. Fail39,273 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    185449293449
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass39,273 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,273 miles
    Test number
    847359293091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,590 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,590 miles
    Test number
    225657402494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,590 miles (+2,110)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,590 miles
    Test number
    927444002183
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass30,480 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    837566411126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,426 miles (+2,420)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,426 miles
    Test number
    188345701162
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass28,006 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,006 miles
    Test number
    670081510158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,584 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,584 miles
    Test number
    652380219107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,616 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,616 miles
    Test number
    551203918154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,220 miles
    Test number
    654325217188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,220 miles (+2,243)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,220 miles
    Test number
    353315917124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass19,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,977 miles
    Test number
    131406646030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V722 POB

Does V722 POB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V722 POB is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V722 POB?
The MOT on V722 POB is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V722 POB done?
V722 POB was recorded at 80,318 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
Has V722 POB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V722 POB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V722 POB 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 POB find?
V722 POB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated all, and 1 more.

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