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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,985 cc

Y879 WEGMOT history

Y879 WEG is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
190,001 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 WEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 WEG was last recorded at 190,001 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 2,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,261 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,740 miles
Average per year
7,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,001 miles
  • 2020 – 187,261 miles
  • 2019 – 183,662 miles
  • 2018 – 177,971 miles
  • 2017 – 169,811 miles
  • 2015 – 149,682 miles
  • 2014 – 137,262 miles
  • 2013 – 128,870 miles
  • 2012 – 118,899 miles
  • 2011 – 108,342 miles
  • 2010 – 99,583 miles
  • 2009 – 90,558 miles
  • 2008 – 81,346 miles
  • 2007 – 73,194 miles
  • 2006 – 64,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,001 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,001 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    190,001 miles
    Test number
    652071797338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,261 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,261 miles
    Test number
    287503422472
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail187,261 miles (+3,599)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,261 miles
    Test number
    601312723001
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,662 miles (+5,691)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    183,662 miles
    Test number
    461658797986
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass177,971 miles (+8,160)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    177,971 miles
    Test number
    905075804367
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting missing
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  6. Pass169,811 miles (+5,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,811 miles
    Test number
    754288813356
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  7. Pass163,957 miles (+14,275)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,957 miles
    Test number
    359589316780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,682 miles (+12,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    149,682 miles
    Test number
    603886743397
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Pass137,262 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    137,262 miles
    Test number
    615749834384
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail137,245 miles (+8,375)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,245 miles
    Test number
    579997834331
    • FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f abs wiring insecure

  11. Pass128,870 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    168436493279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf h/light condensated/holed

  12. Fail128,870 miles (+9,971)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    607265493237
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf h/light condensated/holed

  13. Pass118,899 miles (+10,557)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    977258592235
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass108,342 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,342 miles
    Test number
    327387701323
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres treads cracking

  15. Fail108,342 miles (+8,759)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,342 miles
    Test number
    538217501358
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres treads cracking

  16. Pass99,583 miles (+9,025)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,583 miles
    Test number
    442914210436
    • NoteBoth front coil springs becomin corroded
    • NoteO/s front inner cv gaitor has small split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear metal brake pipe in front of petrol tank corroded

  17. Pass90,558 miles (+9,212)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,558 miles
    Test number
    601626819348
    • Note1) O/S/F and N/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • Note2) Slight play in rear top suspension bushes.

  18. Pass81,346 miles (+8,152)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,346 miles
    Test number
    653782008362
    • Note1) Wiper blades splitting on ends.
    • Note2) Small split in O/S/F INNER driveshaft gaiter.
    • Note3) Oil leak from rear of engine.

  19. Pass73,194 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    304073017384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,173 miles (+9,052)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,173 miles
    Test number
    521532117364
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1) O/S/F Tyre close to legal limit ( wearing on inneer edge ).

  21. Pass64,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,121 miles
    Test number
    630939116367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 WEG

Does Y879 WEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 WEG expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 WEG?
The MOT on Y879 WEG expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 WEG done?
Y879 WEG was recorded at 190,001 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
Has Y879 WEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 WEG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y879 WEG 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 Y879 WEG find?
Y879 WEG passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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