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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,290 cc

X438 ORVMOT history

X438 ORV is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 21 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 202,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
202,578 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 ORV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 ORV was last recorded at 202,578 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,497 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,081 miles
Average per year
5,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,578 miles
  • 2025 – 201,497 miles
  • 2024 – 200,031 miles
  • 2023 – 198,886 miles
  • 2022 – 196,680 miles
  • 2021 – 194,391 miles
  • 2020 – 192,029 miles
  • 2019 – 190,058 miles
  • 2018 – 186,245 miles
  • 2017 – 181,912 miles
  • 2016 – 176,474 miles
  • 2015 – 172,350 miles
  • 2014 – 171,409 miles
  • 2013 – 166,801 miles
  • 2012 – 163,551 miles
  • 2011 – 160,273 miles
  • 2010 – 151,517 miles
  • 2009 – 141,260 miles
  • 2008 – 125,839 miles
  • 2007 – 112,306 miles
  • 2006 – 101,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,578 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 from engine compartment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Water dripping from rear floor pan bungs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass202,578 miles (+1,081)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    202,578 miles
    Test number
    511593059125
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    201,497 miles
    Test number
    341141288321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail201,497 miles (+1,466)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,497 miles
    Test number
    449962145314
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass200,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    200,031 miles
    Test number
    574640977999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail200,031 miles (+1,145)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,031 miles
    Test number
    570500415548
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass198,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    198,886 miles
    Test number
    403122372680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail198,886 miles (+2,206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,886 miles
    Test number
    837040531524
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass196,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    196,680 miles
    Test number
    653053006040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail196,680 miles (+2,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,680 miles
    Test number
    977514955974
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass194,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    194,391 miles
    Test number
    685512631447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail194,391 miles (+2,362)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,391 miles
    Test number
    262782760097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass192,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    192,029 miles
    Test number
    993513507068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail192,025 miles (+1,967)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,025 miles
    Test number
    340765006364
    • MajorNearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass190,058 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    190,058 miles
    Test number
    830491771831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass186,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    186,245 miles
    Test number
    200328084331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail186,245 miles (+4,333)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,245 miles
    Test number
    559145274679
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass181,912 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    181,912 miles
    Test number
    606529515128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass176,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    176,474 miles
    Test number
    589423729278
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  19. Fail176,474 miles (+4,124)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,474 miles
    Test number
    310192891325
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass172,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    172,350 miles
    Test number
    476861671859
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine compartment
    • AdvisoryWater dripping from rear floor pan bungs

  21. Fail172,350 miles (+941)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,350 miles
    Test number
    276566141800
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine compartment
    • AdvisoryWater dripping from rear floor pan bungs

  22. Pass171,409 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    171,409 miles
    Test number
    985799934265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking & worn on edges

  23. Fail171,409 miles (+4,608)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,409 miles
    Test number
    216399234201
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking & worn on edges

  24. Pass166,801 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    166,801 miles
    Test number
    989100823286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass163,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    163,551 miles
    Test number
    779309892169
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  26. Fail163,551 miles (+3,278)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,551 miles
    Test number
    979329092192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  27. Pass160,273 miles (+8,756)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    160,273 miles
    Test number
    756979001224
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass151,517 miles (+10,257)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    151,517 miles
    Test number
    352634700426
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  29. Pass141,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    141,260 miles
    Test number
    204306719284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail141,260 miles (+15,421)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,260 miles
    Test number
    381606119427
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass125,839 miles (+13,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,839 miles
    Test number
    424731008209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass112,306 miles (+10,858)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    112,306 miles
    Test number
    620599007213
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  33. Pass101,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    101,448 miles
    Test number
    613844826244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail101,442 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    110514826262
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X438 ORV

Does X438 ORV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X438 ORV is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X438 ORV?
The MOT on X438 ORV is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X438 ORV done?
X438 ORV was recorded at 202,578 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,067 miles a year.
Has X438 ORV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 ORV has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X438 ORV 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 ORV find?
X438 ORV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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