Saab 9-5
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,290 cc
Y20 BCWMOT history
Y20 BCW is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 21 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 177,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 177,091 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,648 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y20 BCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y20 BCW was last recorded at 177,091 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,016 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 75 miles
- Average per year
- 5,648 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,091 miles
- 2024 – 174,324 miles
- 2023 – 167,756 miles
- 2022 – 163,650 miles
- 2021 – 158,647 miles
- 2020 – 156,468 miles
- 2019 – 152,136 miles
- 2018 – 147,789 miles
- 2017 – 143,875 miles
- 2016 – 137,268 miles
- 2015 – 130,898 miles
- 2014 – 126,134 miles
- 2013 – 120,712 miles
- 2012 – 114,757 miles
- 2011 – 107,685 miles
- 2010 – 101,911 miles
- 2009 – 94,839 miles
- 2008 – 93,018 miles
- 2007 – 86,317 miles
- 2006 – 77,594 miles
- 2005 – 61,788 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,091 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Corrosion to front & rear suspension component.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
32 tests since 6 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,091 miles (+75)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 177,091 miles
- Test number
- 978874942635
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,016 miles (+2,692)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,016 miles
- Test number
- 138312962395
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,324 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 174,324 miles
- Test number
- 227092727031
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail174,292 miles (+6,536)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,292 miles
- Test number
- 355150814864
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,756 miles (+4,106)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 167,756 miles
- Test number
- 998013712727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,650 miles (+5,003)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 163,650 miles
- Test number
- 969847596308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,647 miles (+2,179)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 158,647 miles
- Test number
- 884476871593
- AdvisoryExhaust showing some corrosion.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySome slight corrosion to rear suspension components.
Pass156,468 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 156,468 miles
- Test number
- 708351879020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMild corrosion to front suspension components.
Fail156,468 miles (+4,332)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,468 miles
- Test number
- 357982965125
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch cover insecure.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass152,136 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 152,136 miles
- Test number
- 209433816617
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front & rear suspension component.
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,135 miles (+4,346)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,135 miles
- Test number
- 975513559074
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front & rear suspension component.
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,789 miles (+3,914)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 147,789 miles
- Test number
- 848816616051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,875 miles (+6,607)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 143,875 miles
- Test number
- 770335865192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Pass137,268 miles (+6,370)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 137,268 miles
- Test number
- 761803108572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail130,898 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,898 miles
- Test number
- 186691545012
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass130,898 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 130,898 miles
- Test number
- 219411345064
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass126,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 126,134 miles
- Test number
- 265728854018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,134 miles (+5,422)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,134 miles
- Test number
- 485544044088
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,712 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 120,712 miles
- Test number
- 495998903156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,425 miles (+5,668)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,425 miles
- Test number
- 695237183082
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,757 miles (+7,072)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 114,757 miles
- Test number
- 128407302148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass107,685 miles (+5,774)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 107,685 miles
- Test number
- 736584241130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,911 miles (+7,072)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 101,911 miles
- Test number
- 584433250167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,839 miles (+1,821)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 94,839 miles
- Test number
- 912488889188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,018 miles (+8)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 93,018 miles
- Test number
- 214944408323
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteHandbrake stiff on release
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge
Fail93,010 miles (+83)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,010 miles
- Test number
- 421383108448
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge
Fail92,927 miles (+6,610)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,927 miles
- Test number
- 253426398202
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass86,317 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 86,317 miles
- Test number
- 204396497211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail86,317 miles (+8,723)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,317 miles
- Test number
- 940166997223
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass77,594 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 77,594 miles
- Test number
- 392809296442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,569 miles (+15,781)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,569 miles
- Test number
- 572478296251
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass61,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 61,788 miles
- Test number
- 340077255144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y20 BCW
- Does Y20 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 BCW is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y20 BCW?
- The MOT on Y20 BCW is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y20 BCW done?
- Y20 BCW was recorded at 177,091 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,648 miles a year.
- Has Y20 BCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y20 BCW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y20 BCW 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 Y20 BCW find?
- Y20 BCW passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive from engine.
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