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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y272 ACFMOT history

Y272 ACF is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 144,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,149 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 ACF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 ACF was last recorded at 144,149 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,391 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
758 miles
Average per year
4,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,149 miles
  • 2025 – 143,391 miles
  • 2023 – 142,326 miles
  • 2022 – 141,706 miles
  • 2021 – 140,863 miles
  • 2020 – 139,954 miles
  • 2019 – 139,465 miles
  • 2018 – 138,518 miles
  • 2017 – 137,585 miles
  • 2015 – 135,406 miles
  • 2014 – 133,689 miles
  • 2013 – 132,257 miles
  • 2012 – 130,494 miles
  • 2011 – 128,562 miles
  • 2010 – 125,427 miles
  • 2009 – 112,236 miles
  • 2008 – 99,161 miles
  • 2007 – 86,610 miles
  • 2006 – 71,413 miles
  • 2005 – 58,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,149 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,149 miles (+758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,149 miles
    Test number
    490166555076
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  2. Pass143,391 miles (+1,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,391 miles
    Test number
    341235556471
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))
  3. Pass142,326 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,326 miles
    Test number
    222436592621
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  4. Fail142,326 miles (+620)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,326 miles
    Test number
    563350441900
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  5. Pass141,706 miles (+843)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,706 miles
    Test number
    687044208610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
  6. Pass140,863 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,863 miles
    Test number
    563467642038
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail140,863 miles (+909)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,863 miles
    Test number
    728545510007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass139,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,954 miles
    Test number
    330539040986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,954 miles (+489)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,954 miles
    Test number
    724626539097
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass139,465 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,465 miles
    Test number
    536540514003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,518 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,518 miles
    Test number
    108456253974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,585 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,585 miles
    Test number
    706439714904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,406 miles
    Test number
    702688311305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,406 miles (+1,717)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,406 miles
    Test number
    828694264126
    • Repaired at testFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  15. Pass133,689 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    133,689 miles
    Test number
    426498124479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,257 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    132,257 miles
    Test number
    476131103497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,494 miles (+1,932)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,494 miles
    Test number
    899981492230
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass128,562 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    128,562 miles
    Test number
    596246471259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,427 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,427 miles
    Test number
    282933150269
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass125,427 miles (+13,191)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    125,427 miles
    Test number
    370793450457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,236 miles (+13,075)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,236 miles
    Test number
    140844649266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,161 miles (+12,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    780818948249
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  23. Pass86,610 miles (+15,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    86,610 miles
    Test number
    683157347273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass71,413 miles (+12,806)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    344607446413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    953208045262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y272 ACF

Does Y272 ACF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 ACF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y272 ACF?
The MOT on Y272 ACF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y272 ACF done?
Y272 ACF was recorded at 144,149 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,158 miles a year.
Has Y272 ACF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 ACF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y272 ACF 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 Y272 ACF find?
Y272 ACF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust noisy; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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