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Saab 9-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,290 cc

Y212 LANMOT history

Y212 LAN is a red petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,607 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 LAN was last recorded at 142,607 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,606 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,607 miles
  • 2024 – 140,571 miles
  • 2023 – 139,753 miles
  • 2022 – 137,420 miles
  • 2020 – 136,816 miles
  • 2019 – 133,310 miles
  • 2018 – 128,030 miles
  • 2017 – 120,074 miles
  • 2016 – 118,424 miles
  • 2015 – 116,520 miles
  • 2014 – 112,992 miles
  • 2012 – 110,095 miles
  • 2011 – 105,385 miles
  • 2010 – 99,983 miles
  • 2009 – 93,659 miles
  • 2008 – 84,287 miles
  • 2007 – 62,623 miles
  • 2006 – 58,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,607 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at top of hub carrier, borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,607 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,607 miles
    Test number
    127147743460
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at top of hub carrier, borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,606 miles (+2,035)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,606 miles
    Test number
    618338542392
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at top of hub carrier, borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,571 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,571 miles
    Test number
    569796031273
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,571 miles (+818)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,571 miles
    Test number
    649985628416
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion within 30cm of drivers seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,753 miles (+2,333)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,753 miles
    Test number
    930309955821
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass137,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,420 miles
    Test number
    756905554909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail137,420 miles (+604)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,420 miles
    Test number
    208623715240
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside light unit (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass136,816 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,816 miles
    Test number
    758672895481
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Fail136,816 miles (+3,506)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,816 miles
    Test number
    880656863936
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass133,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    975198482203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail133,310 miles (+5,280)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    821006601035
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear 2nd position lamp not working

  12. Pass128,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,030 miles
    Test number
    177981878235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail128,030 miles (+7,956)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,030 miles
    Test number
    656179646143
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  14. Pass120,074 miles (+1,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,074 miles
    Test number
    956065413746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  15. Pass118,424 miles (+1,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    118,424 miles
    Test number
    970271784001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySome front brake imbalance

  16. Pass116,520 miles (+3,528)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,520 miles
    Test number
    999912815098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to outer sills.

  17. Pass112,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,992 miles
    Test number
    245546704094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail112,990 miles (+2,895)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,990 miles
    Test number
    839286504010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass110,095 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,095 miles
    Test number
    437700742491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated.
    • NoteSome front brake grab.

  20. Fail110,088 miles (+4,703)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,088 miles
    Test number
    706659032390
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated.
    • NoteSome front brake grab.

  21. Fail105,385 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,385 miles
    Test number
    469222231328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  22. Pass105,385 miles (+5,402)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,385 miles
    Test number
    549032031395
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

  23. Pass99,983 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    110831440365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,659 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,659 miles
    Test number
    202178139337
    • NoteAdvise brakes,suspension,exhaust and chassis all starting to corrode
    • NoteAdvise slight brake bind and slight inbalance front brakes

  25. Fail93,659 miles (+9,372)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,659 miles
    Test number
    521238839308
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise brakes,suspension,exhaust and chassis all starting to corrode
    • NoteAdvise slight brake bind and slight inbalance front brakes

  26. Pass84,287 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,287 miles
    Test number
    982602938375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,273 miles (+15,650)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    963655338017
    • NoteNearside front headlamp glass broken
    • NoteRear no plate poor condition

  28. Pass62,623 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,623 miles
    Test number
    160217837470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,564 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    611528246094
    • NoteBoth rear top arm bushes slightly worn.
    • NoteO/s/f cv gaiter slightly leaking.
    • NoteO/s/f seat cusion not secure

Questions about Y212 LAN

Does Y212 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 LAN expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 LAN?
The MOT on Y212 LAN expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 LAN done?
Y212 LAN was recorded at 142,607 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has Y212 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 LAN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y212 LAN 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 Y212 LAN find?
Y212 LAN passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear light lens damaged; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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