SAAB

9-5 AERO AUTO · Silver

AO05 AKU

MOTExpired

MOT due2 Apr 2024

First reg1 Mar 2005

Mileage155,326 mi

TaxSORN

Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 30 June 2026.

PASSED · 3 Apr 2023

Test date3 Apr 2023

Expiry2 Apr 2024

Test number348846603240

Mileage155,326 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear inner chassis / under body slight corrosion

AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PASSED · 17 Dec 2021

Test date17 Dec 2021

Expiry17 Dec 2022

Test number763236881059

Mileage151,923 mi

MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 15 Dec 2020

Test date15 Dec 2020

Expiry17 Dec 2021

Test number882729554392

Mileage147,445 mi

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Mirror back missing

AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryBoth handbrake lever return assist springs detached

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bodies corroded, including spring lower seats

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush, partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 5 Dec 2020

Test date5 Dec 2020

Expiry—

Test number232617686168

Mileage147,209 mi

MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

MajorHeadlamp aim not tested Dip beam cut off not clear (4.1.2 (b))

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Mirror back missing

AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryBoth handbrake lever return assist springs detached

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bodies corroded, including spring lower seats

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush, partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 18 Dec 2019

Test date18 Dec 2019

Expiry17 Dec 2020

Test number915752552825

Mileage139,904 mi

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryCoolant leak Drips visible below radiator and staining on front of engine block

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 13 Sep 2019

Test date13 Sep 2019

Expiry—

Test number583694784433

Mileage139,468 mi

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective clarity impaired (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front edge of centre silencer and top of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Flexible link pipe to centre silencer bolt missing and flange broken off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryCoolant leak Drips visible below radiator and staining on front of engine block

MajorOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering rack mount into lower section of subframe (holed), upper appears to be good and rack does not move in mounting when steering operated on turntables. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust system generally in poor condition, corroded, mountings weakened, seams in poor condition

MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryFront levelling device (maybe for headlamps) detached from suspension arm, headlamp levelling appears to work under test conditions

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust centre heat shields adrift

PASSED · 3 Oct 2018

Test date3 Oct 2018

Expiry2 Oct 2019

Test number954823116120

Mileage131,044 mi

MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers outer skins peeling and joints corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

FAILED · 19 Sep 2018

Test date19 Sep 2018

Expiry—

Test number658851416956

Mileage131,029 mi

MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers outer skins peeling and joints corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

PASSED · 31 Aug 2017

Test date31 Aug 2017

Expiry16 Sep 2018

Test number429807603005

Mileage122,450 mi

AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

FAILED · 30 Aug 2017

Test date30 Aug 2017

Expiry—

Test number298962867476

Mileage122,431 mi

FailNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

PASSED · 16 Sep 2016

Test date16 Sep 2016

Expiry16 Sep 2017

Test number257636047750

Mileage115,188 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

Advisoryrear exhaust box outer skin corroded

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Advisorynearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

FAILED · 16 Sep 2016

Test date16 Sep 2016

Expiry—

Test number668898990346

Mileage115,178 mi

FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

Advisoryrear exhaust box outer skin corroded

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Advisorynearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

PASSED · 17 Sep 2015

Test date17 Sep 2015

Expiry16 Sep 2016

Test number855227906996

Mileage104,936 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

Advisorycenter and rear exhaust boxes badly corroded

AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

PASSED · 9 Sep 2014

Test date9 Sep 2014

Expiry8 Sep 2015

Test number649942054216

Mileage97,865 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

User Enteredboth rear tyres low inner edge

FAILED · 5 Sep 2014

Test date5 Sep 2014

Expiry—

Test number678978744202

Mileage97,862 mi

FailRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

User Enteredboth rear tyres low inner edge

PASSED · 7 Aug 2013

Test date7 Aug 2013

Expiry14 Aug 2014

Test number377719513470

Mileage91,073 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredrear silencer outer casing peeling away

FAILED · 6 Aug 2013

Test date6 Aug 2013

Expiry—

Test number967258013276

Mileage91,054 mi

FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredrear silencer outer casing peeling away

PASSED · 8 Aug 2012

Test date8 Aug 2012

Expiry14 Aug 2013

Test number815411022253

Mileage82,790 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FAILED · 7 Aug 2012

Test date7 Aug 2012

Expiry—

Test number269600422261

Mileage82,790 mi

FailNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PASSED · 15 Aug 2011

Test date15 Aug 2011

Expiry14 Aug 2012

Test number505977621288

Mileage75,455 mi

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

User Enteredslight damage to wiper blades

User Enteredslight pitting to n/s/r brake disc

FAILED · 12 Aug 2011

Test date12 Aug 2011

Expiry—

Test number777454521271

Mileage75,442 mi

FailOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Failfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

User Enteredslight damage to wiper blades

User Enteredslight pitting to n/s/r brake disc

PASSED · 29 Mar 2011

Test date29 Mar 2011

Expiry28 Mar 2012

Test number605498481016

Mileage72,515 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

User EnteredNearside rear brake disc corrded on outter edge

PASSED · 29 Mar 2010

Test date29 Mar 2010

Expiry28 Mar 2011

Test number703798180078

Mileage61,147 mi

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)

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

PASSED · 16 Mar 2009

Test date16 Mar 2009

Expiry16 Mar 2010

Test number983785479022

Mileage51,544 mi

PASSED · 17 Mar 2008

Test date17 Mar 2008

Expiry16 Mar 2009

Test number330617978075

Mileage38,034 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)