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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

V73 DLHMOT history

V73 DLH is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,165 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 DLH
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
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 DLH was last recorded at 138,165 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,139 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,165 miles
  • 2025 – 125,669 miles
  • 2024 – 112,673 miles
  • 2023 – 99,844 miles
  • 2022 – 88,001 miles
  • 2021 – 75,799 miles
  • 2020 – 69,100 miles
  • 2019 – 68,980 miles
  • 2018 – 68,559 miles
  • 2017 – 67,974 miles
  • 2016 – 66,638 miles
  • 2015 – 64,958 miles
  • 2014 – 62,266 miles
  • 2013 – 60,311 miles
  • 2012 – 57,517 miles
  • 2011 – 54,413 miles
  • 2010 – 51,372 miles
  • 2009 – 47,736 miles
  • 2008 – 44,522 miles
  • 2007 – 40,419 miles
  • 2006 – 36,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,165 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,165 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,165 miles
    Test number
    918933780268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,139 miles (+12,470)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,139 miles
    Test number
    167083660045
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,669 miles (+12,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    483454131155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,673 miles (+12,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,673 miles
    Test number
    255824769631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,844 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,844 miles
    Test number
    620073252078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,838 miles (+11,837)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,838 miles
    Test number
    304220294279
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  7. Pass88,001 miles (+12,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,001 miles
    Test number
    658031077447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,799 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    668649790768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,786 miles (+6,686)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    590417021645
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,100 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,100 miles
    Test number
    760008845714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,980 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    303891960689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,559 miles (+585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    174231401384
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,974 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    993025658498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,638 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    222668598538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,958 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,958 miles
    Test number
    237456549562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,266 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,266 miles
    Test number
    537075154252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,311 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,311 miles
    Test number
    328491363207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,517 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,517 miles
    Test number
    649480972221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,413 miles (+3,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,413 miles
    Test number
    657375951220
    • NoteAdvise:n/s/f & o/s/f wipers split at ends

  20. Pass51,372 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,372 miles
    Test number
    324190560451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,736 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    534655969288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,522 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,522 miles
    Test number
    722314578274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,419 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,419 miles
    Test number
    102255357271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,957 miles
    Test number
    860745656207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V73 DLH

Does V73 DLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V73 DLH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V73 DLH?
The MOT on V73 DLH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V73 DLH done?
V73 DLH was recorded at 138,165 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has V73 DLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 DLH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V73 DLH 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 V73 DLH find?
V73 DLH passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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