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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y296 CFXMOT history

Y296 CFX is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2023
Mileage
154,217 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 CFX
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
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 CFX was last recorded at 154,217 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,175 miles · 10 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,217 miles
  • 2021 – 145,859 miles
  • 2019 – 143,826 miles
  • 2018 – 140,089 miles
  • 2017 – 132,442 miles
  • 2016 – 120,184 miles
  • 2015 – 106,915 miles
  • 2014 – 97,990 miles
  • 2013 – 96,367 miles
  • 2012 – 92,688 miles
  • 2011 – 88,314 miles
  • 2009 – 82,879 miles
  • 2008 – 73,021 miles
  • 2007 – 66,824 miles
  • 2006 – 54,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,217 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box deteriorating.Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,217 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,217 miles
    Test number
    427541383302
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box deteriorating.

  2. Fail154,175 miles (+8,316)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,175 miles
    Test number
    428395953835
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box deteriorating.

  3. Pass145,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,859 miles
    Test number
    315491054668
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating, but not leaking.!

  4. Fail145,855 miles (+2,029)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,855 miles
    Test number
    373144730398
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating, but not leaking.!

  5. Pass143,826 miles (+3,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,826 miles
    Test number
    354274860405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating , but not leaking.

  6. Pass140,089 miles (+7,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,089 miles
    Test number
    958323774460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass132,442 miles (+12,258)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,442 miles
    Test number
    146621101488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,184 miles
    Test number
    905956180890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBack box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

  9. Fail120,184 miles (+13,269)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,184 miles
    Test number
    924022631159
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBack box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slighty out of shape

  10. Pass106,915 miles (+8,925)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,915 miles
    Test number
    598800175180
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass97,990 miles (+1,623)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    456772094112
    • NoteSlight mist of oil.

  12. Pass96,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,367 miles
    Test number
    238413163142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,367 miles (+3,679)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,367 miles
    Test number
    287943163182
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  14. Pass92,688 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    535839582088
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront registration plate is cracked

  15. Fail92,688 miles (+4,374)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    107399782420
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront registration plate is cracked

  16. Pass88,314 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    818417281017
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear upper suspension joints have slight play
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished around walls

  17. Fail88,314 miles (+5,435)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,314 miles
    Test number
    616644981094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear upper suspension joints have slight play
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished around walls

  18. Pass82,879 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,879 miles
    Test number
    560937269207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished on walls

  19. Fail82,879 miles (+9,858)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,879 miles
    Test number
    733607469238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished on walls

  20. Pass73,021 miles (+6,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,021 miles
    Test number
    873112588193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass66,824 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,824 miles
    Test number
    850058487142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,631 miles (+12,132)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    641601987141
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass54,499 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,499 miles
    Test number
    922606886102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,462 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,462 miles
    Test number
    500155186122
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y296 CFX

Does Y296 CFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 CFX expired on 10 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 CFX?
The MOT on Y296 CFX expired on 10 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 CFX done?
Y296 CFX was recorded at 154,217 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has Y296 CFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 CFX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y296 CFX 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 Y296 CFX find?
Y296 CFX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust back box deteriorating..

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