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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 2,290 cc

X438 EGNMOT history

X438 EGN is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
134,358 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 EGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 EGN was last recorded at 134,358 miles on 29 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,358 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,358 miles
  • 2021 – 127,041 miles
  • 2019 – 120,308 miles
  • 2018 – 110,863 miles
  • 2017 – 105,273 miles
  • 2016 – 101,525 miles
  • 2015 – 97,054 miles
  • 2014 – 93,481 miles
  • 2013 – 88,852 miles
  • 2012 – 84,050 miles
  • 2011 – 77,725 miles
  • 2010 – 71,442 miles
  • 2009 – 62,801 miles
  • 2008 – 56,294 miles
  • 2007 – 49,319 miles
  • 2006 – 44,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,358 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral Under side corrosion, rear springs and some under body sections etcRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,358 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,358 miles
    Test number
    417397623244
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under side corrosion, rear springs and some under body sections etc
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail134,358 miles (+7,317)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,358 miles
    Test number
    676516459164
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords hanging out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to Strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under side corrosion, rear springs and some under body sections etc
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushing / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass127,041 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,041 miles
    Test number
    183583693073
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded

  4. Fail127,041 miles (+6,733)1 dangerous3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,041 miles
    Test number
    274387682294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded

  5. Pass120,308 miles (+187)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,308 miles
    Test number
    343130802525
    • MinorNearside Front Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront NS and OS headlamp cleaning devices not functioning correctly.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive around sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, has some small cuts no cords and is perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail120,121 miles (+9,258)3 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,121 miles
    Test number
    254419432064
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended outer shroud also missing and will not lock in (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront NS and OS headlamp cleaning devices not functioning correctly.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive around sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, has some small cuts no cords and is perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass110,863 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,863 miles
    Test number
    481238766959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated.

  8. Fail110,803 miles (+5,530)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,803 miles
    Test number
    759530818710
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated.

  9. Pass105,273 miles (+3,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    328002652686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt stalk cover open one side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade end split
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  10. Pass101,525 miles (+4,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,525 miles
    Test number
    883725601123
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers and road springs inefficient
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  11. Pass97,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,054 miles
    Test number
    942000297355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail97,054 miles (+3,573)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,054 miles
    Test number
    601934335943
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass93,481 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,481 miles
    Test number
    217677764254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,852 miles (+4,802)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,852 miles
    Test number
    716762963263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise:- offside front windscreen wipe rubber split on end.

  15. Fail84,050 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    487584152255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside indicator repeater Damaged

  16. Pass84,050 miles (+6,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    668664052229
    • NoteOffside indicator repeater Damaged

  17. Pass77,725 miles (+6,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,725 miles
    Test number
    807093871276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass71,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    253764870288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,442 miles (+8,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    623834470216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass62,801 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    512960379112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,294 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,294 miles
    Test number
    323654388169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,319 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    102353997102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,365 miles
    Test number
    404954566142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X438 EGN

Does X438 EGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X438 EGN expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X438 EGN?
The MOT on X438 EGN expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X438 EGN done?
X438 EGN was recorded at 134,358 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2022, an average of 5,758 miles a year.
Has X438 EGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 EGN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X438 EGN 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 X438 EGN find?
X438 EGN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; general under side corrosion, rear springs and some under body sections etc; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushing / joint, and 4 more.

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