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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,290 cc

Y272 YRSMOT history

Y272 YRS is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 150,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,934 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 YRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 YRS was last recorded at 150,934 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,491 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,443 miles
Average per year
6,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,934 miles
  • 2024 – 149,491 miles
  • 2023 – 149,294 miles
  • 2022 – 148,614 miles
  • 2021 – 148,425 miles
  • 2020 – 147,120 miles
  • 2019 – 145,606 miles
  • 2018 – 143,796 miles
  • 2017 – 142,206 miles
  • 2016 – 140,877 miles
  • 2015 – 139,838 miles
  • 2014 – 131,058 miles
  • 2013 – 123,093 miles
  • 2012 – 107,919 miles
  • 2011 – 96,400 miles
  • 2010 – 86,982 miles
  • 2009 – 72,830 miles
  • 2008 – 60,069 miles
  • 2007 – 42,379 miles
  • 2006 – 25,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,934 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS & SILL COVERS FITTED

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.

  • Different size tyres on front axle to those on rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,934 miles (+1,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,934 miles
    Test number
    128013610653
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS & SILL COVERS FITTED

  2. Pass149,491 miles (+197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,491 miles
    Test number
    306897323797
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Pass149,294 miles (+680)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,294 miles
    Test number
    340326040853
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,614 miles (+189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,614 miles
    Test number
    371394984479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass148,425 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,425 miles
    Test number
    947808970240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  6. Fail148,425 miles (+1,305)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,425 miles
    Test number
    552190556572
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Brake pipe above fuel tank burst on brake test (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  7. Pass147,120 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,120 miles
    Test number
    406498973286
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail147,109 miles (+1,503)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,109 miles
    Test number
    154382501139
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,606 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,606 miles
    Test number
    702604337749
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear check brake for bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCheck parking brake for long travel
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to those on rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating & slight leak around downpipe/turbo area
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers etc prevent full inspection
    • AdvisoryWear/rust on rear brake disc faces

  10. Fail145,606 miles (+1,810)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,606 miles
    Test number
    784421527376
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear check brake for bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCheck parking brake for long travel
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to those on rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating & slight leak around downpipe/turbo area
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers etc prevent full inspection
    • AdvisoryWear/rust on rear brake disc faces

  11. Pass143,796 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,796 miles
    Test number
    502550988844
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside check headlamp leveling operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySTRONGLY ADVISE check parking brake condition & operation + check for slight brake bind ( o/s )
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arm outer lower bushes worn/slight play
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to those on rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating + slight leak around turbo area
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers etc prevent full inspection

  12. Fail143,796 miles (+1,590)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,796 miles
    Test number
    774314037756
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside check headlamp leveling operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySTRONGLY ADVISE check parking brake condition & operation + check for slight brake bind ( o/s )
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arm outer lower bushes worn/slight play
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to those on rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating + slight leak around turbo area
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers etc prevent full inspection

  13. Pass142,206 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,206 miles
    Test number
    834280689226
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm outer bushes worn/play
    • AdvisoryCheck parking brake condition & operation
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to those on rear
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating + slight leak around turbo area
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers etc prevent full inspection

  14. Fail142,206 miles (+1,329)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,206 miles
    Test number
    319217349595
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm outer bushes worn/play
    • AdvisoryCheck parking brake condition & operation
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to those on rear
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating + slight leak around turbo area
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers etc prevent full inspection

  15. Pass140,877 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,877 miles
    Test number
    622270402290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar drop link joint dust boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryCheck parking brake operation
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to those on rear
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating + slight leak at front around turbo?
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers etc prevent full inspection
    • AdvisoryPlay/wear in rear suspension arm outer bushes

  16. Fail140,877 miles (+1,039)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,877 miles
    Test number
    856449072029
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar drop link joint dust boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryCheck parking brake operation
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to those on rear
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating + slight leak at front around turbo?
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers etc prevent full inspection
    • AdvisoryPlay/wear in rear suspension arm outer bushes

  17. Pass139,838 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    139,838 miles
    Test number
    533423834793
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail139,838 miles (+8,780)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,838 miles
    Test number
    964362926827
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass131,058 miles (+7,965)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    131,058 miles
    Test number
    436807814407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,093 miles (+15,174)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,093 miles
    Test number
    175421113386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust box deteriorated

  21. Pass107,919 miles (+64)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,919 miles
    Test number
    866736182227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  22. Fail107,855 miles (+11,455)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,855 miles
    Test number
    619644082257
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  23. Pass96,400 miles (+9,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    367353381496
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass86,982 miles (+14,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,982 miles
    Test number
    534719170214
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass72,830 miles (+12,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,830 miles
    Test number
    871972589235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass60,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,069 miles
    Test number
    323429488469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail60,069 miles (+17,690)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,069 miles
    Test number
    903808288242
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass42,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,379 miles
    Test number
    423667187109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,376 miles (+17,014)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,376 miles
    Test number
    451987387107
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass25,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    242210086089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail25,362 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,362 miles
    Test number
    691510786023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y272 YRS

Does Y272 YRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 YRS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y272 YRS?
The MOT on Y272 YRS is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y272 YRS done?
Y272 YRS was recorded at 150,934 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,285 miles a year.
Has Y272 YRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 YRS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y272 YRS 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 YRS find?
Y272 YRS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; under trays & sill covers fitted.

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