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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,985 cc

X797 WRAMOT history

X797 WRA is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 217,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
217,649 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 WRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 WRA was last recorded at 217,649 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,202 miles · 23 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
4,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 217,649 miles
  • 2021 – 217,202 miles
  • 2020 – 216,812 miles
  • 2019 – 216,112 miles
  • 2018 – 213,491 miles
  • 2017 – 210,014 miles
  • 2016 – 206,790 miles
  • 2015 – 204,500 miles
  • 2014 – 200,986 miles
  • 2013 – 194,939 miles
  • 2012 – 192,255 miles
  • 2011 – 189,028 miles
  • 2010 – 185,904 miles
  • 2008 – 181,218 miles
  • 2007 – 175,077 miles
  • 2006 – 166,910 miles
  • 2005 – 149,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    217,649 miles
    Test number
    253164001815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail217,649 miles (+447)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,649 miles
    Test number
    674586691048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass217,202 miles (+390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    217,202 miles
    Test number
    435035926270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass216,812 miles (+700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    216,812 miles
    Test number
    677125510822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass216,112 miles (+2,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    216,112 miles
    Test number
    136290904046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass213,491 miles (+3,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    213,491 miles
    Test number
    873610393385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass210,014 miles (+3,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    210,014 miles
    Test number
    405577202488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass206,790 miles (+2,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    206,790 miles
    Test number
    991079919071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass204,500 miles (+3,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    204,500 miles
    Test number
    696965666917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass200,986 miles (+6,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    200,986 miles
    Test number
    487299614244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass194,939 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    194,939 miles
    Test number
    298514933239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail194,918 miles (+2,663)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,918 miles
    Test number
    365544423277
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass192,255 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    192,255 miles
    Test number
    997726502212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass189,028 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    189,028 miles
    Test number
    319633121221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass185,904 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    185,904 miles
    Test number
    580471030299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass181,218 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    181,218 miles
    Test number
    490482258307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass175,077 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    175,077 miles
    Test number
    423253157451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass166,910 miles (+17,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    166,910 miles
    Test number
    424366946334
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass149,816 miles (+18,054)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    149,816 miles
    Test number
    484616255454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,762 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    502623855127
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X797 WRA

Does X797 WRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 WRA expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 WRA?
The MOT on X797 WRA expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 WRA done?
X797 WRA was recorded at 217,649 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 4,979 miles a year.
Has X797 WRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 WRA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X797 WRA 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 X797 WRA find?
X797 WRA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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