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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,290 cc

Y212 YBCMOT history

Y212 YBC is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2024
Mileage
181,709 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 YBC
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
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 YBC was last recorded at 181,709 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,689 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,709 miles
  • 2022 – 177,350 miles
  • 2021 – 174,814 miles
  • 2020 – 172,854 miles
  • 2019 – 171,521 miles
  • 2015 – 169,896 miles
  • 2014 – 161,444 miles
  • 2013 – 155,346 miles
  • 2012 – 148,365 miles
  • 2011 – 136,052 miles
  • 2010 – 130,507 miles
  • 2009 – 115,654 miles
  • 2008 – 111,077 miles
  • 2006 – 105,658 miles
  • 2005 – 98,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,709 miles
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight play in both rear hub top bushesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,709 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,709 miles
    Test number
    637665444043
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear hub top bushes

  2. Fail181,689 miles (+4,339)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,689 miles
    Test number
    529304838950
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear hub top bushes

  3. Pass177,350 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    177,350 miles
    Test number
    784104853019
    • AdvisoryBrake back plates corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear hub top bushes

  4. Pass174,814 miles (+1,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,814 miles
    Test number
    785348576571
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass172,854 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,854 miles
    Test number
    597494491985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrsion to both sides front and rear floors

  6. Fail172,853 miles (+1,332)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,853 miles
    Test number
    835684172936
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrsion to both sides front and rear floors

  7. Pass171,521 miles (+1,625)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,521 miles
    Test number
    269222971141
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake feels tight

  8. Pass169,896 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    169,896 miles
    Test number
    606868325109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail169,896 miles (+8,452)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,896 miles
    Test number
    508026425156
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass161,444 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    161,444 miles
    Test number
    216638824477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,346 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    155,346 miles
    Test number
    198519993002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,337 miles (+6,972)3 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,337 miles
    Test number
    817345293011
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass148,365 miles (+32)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    148,365 miles
    Test number
    877540712160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  14. Fail148,333 miles (+12,281)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,333 miles
    Test number
    786706292081
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  15. Pass136,052 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    136,052 miles
    Test number
    296535381086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    531493960020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail130,507 miles (+14,853)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,507 miles
    Test number
    654082260096
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail115,654 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    193232819411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass115,654 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    751912519026
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass111,077 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    161568918014
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass105,658 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    105,658 miles
    Test number
    410231856219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    824396845317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 YBC

Does Y212 YBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 YBC expired on 21 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 YBC?
The MOT on Y212 YBC expired on 21 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 YBC done?
Y212 YBC was recorded at 181,709 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 4,647 miles a year.
Has Y212 YBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 YBC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y212 YBC 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 YBC find?
Y212 YBC passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: sill covers fitted; slight play in both rear hub top bushes.

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