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Saab 9-5

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,171 cc

X28 SUNMOT history

X28 SUN is a blue diesel Saab 9-5 first used on 19 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
119,964 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 SUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 SUN was last recorded at 119,964 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,330 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
634 miles
Average per year
5,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,964 miles
  • 2023 – 119,330 miles
  • 2022 – 118,484 miles
  • 2021 – 115,226 miles
  • 2020 – 114,765 miles
  • 2019 – 111,838 miles
  • 2018 – 110,103 miles
  • 2017 – 106,496 miles
  • 2016 – 103,475 miles
  • 2015 – 97,941 miles
  • 2014 – 88,063 miles
  • 2013 – 78,239 miles
  • 2011 – 67,816 miles
  • 2010 – 42,098 miles
  • 2009 – 30,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,964 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repairRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,964 miles (+634)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    898884557925
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded
  2. Pass119,330 miles (+846)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,330 miles
    Test number
    351979257547
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened
  3. Pass118,484 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    136732393874
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened
  4. Fail118,484 miles (+3,258)6 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    146254840851
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened
  5. Pass115,226 miles (+461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,226 miles
    Test number
    806744715794
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass114,765 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,765 miles
    Test number
    597718190188
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail114,765 miles (+2,927)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,765 miles
    Test number
    242325128380
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass111,838 miles (+1,735)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,838 miles
    Test number
    362493561421
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass110,103 miles (+3,607)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,103 miles
    Test number
    595696968652
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass106,496 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,496 miles
    Test number
    857647126565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,475 miles (+5,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,475 miles
    Test number
    843191132765
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components
  12. Fail97,941 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,941 miles
    Test number
    288469915044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass97,941 miles (+9,878)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,941 miles
    Test number
    327299515036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,063 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    476550424003
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass88,063 miles (+9,824)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,063 miles
    Test number
    548460324015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,239 miles (+10,423)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    927581323051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,816 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    347463861321
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers smear
  18. Pass67,816 miles (+12,535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    468673861429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers smear
  19. Pass55,281 miles (+13,183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,281 miles
    Test number
    757767311013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,098 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,098 miles
    Test number
    541249710089
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm
  21. Pass42,098 miles (+12,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,098 miles
    Test number
    884729210063
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm
  22. Pass30,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    162809419439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 SUN

Does X28 SUN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X28 SUN expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X28 SUN?
The MOT on X28 SUN expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X28 SUN done?
X28 SUN was recorded at 119,964 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 5,769 miles a year.
Has X28 SUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 SUN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X28 SUN 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 X28 SUN find?
X28 SUN passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 8 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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