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This 1998 SAAB 9-5 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 179,648 miles 7 months ago on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 13:04.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Monday 2nd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

D20JSW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 2026179,648 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Round Corroded And Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Inner Sill/arch Area Corroded (side Skirt/arch Liner Fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Inner Sill/arch Area Corroded (side Skirt/arch Liner Fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear Subframes Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle Around Suspension Parts And Mounting Areas
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracked And Perished (deep Cracks) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair Parking /service Brake (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202429TH OCTOBER 2025179,600 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Outer Sill Area. Side Skirt Fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Damaged But Not Considered Excessive Inner /outer Sill Area Damaged And Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle To All Suspension Parts And Mounting Areas
  9. ADVISORY - All Brake Discs Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Outer Sill Area, Side Skirt Fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND OCTOBER 2024179,600 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill Area Side Skirt Fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal Outer Sill Area. Side Skirt Fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Damaged But Not Considered Excessive Inner /outer Sill Area Damaged And Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle To All Suspension Parts And Mounting Areas
  10. ADVISORY - All Brake Discs Corroded
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202329TH OCTOBER 2024179,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Front And Rear Underside Of Vehicle Around Suspension Parts And Mounting Areas
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides Corroded Outer Sill Areas. (side Skirts Fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Front And Rear, Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear Brake Discs Pitted And Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Trailer Electrical Socket Insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Service And Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. Appears Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 2023179,528 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Front And Rear Underside Of Vehicle Around Suspension Parts And Mounting Areas
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides Corroded Outer Sill Areas. (side Skirts Fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Front And Rear, Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear Brake Discs Pitted And Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Trailer Electrical Socket Insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Service And Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. Appears Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202228TH OCTOBER 2023179,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Side Skirts Fitted
  9. MINOR - Trailer Electrical Socket Insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 2022179,309 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Exhaust Mount To Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Side Skirts Fitted
  11. MINOR - Trailer Electrical Socket Insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202128TH OCTOBER 2022179,196 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202028TH OCTOBER 2021179,116 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 2020179,116 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201928TH OCTOBER 2020177,820 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 2019177,820 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201828TH OCTOBER 2019176,340 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2018176,337 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201728TH OCTOBER 2018174,270 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2017174,265 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 201628TH OCTOBER 2017168,312 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Lower Wishbone Rear Bushes Split/perished
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 2016168,311 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Lower Wishbone Rear Bushes Split/perished
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Link Arm (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Going Out Of Shape
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Scrubbed On Outer Edge
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201528TH OCTOBER 2016162,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Steering Column(up/down Movement)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 201428TH OCTOBER 2015155,315 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 2014155,314 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Outer Edge
  6. USER ENTERED - Screen Blades Smear Slightly
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2013147,698 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201328TH OCTOBER 2014147,698 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 201228TH OCTOBER 2013141,624 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201128TH OCTOBER 2012136,582 MI
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201025TH OCTOBER 2011128,123 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 200925TH OCTOBER 2010116,545 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 200825TH OCTOBER 2009106,916 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyresw Slightiy Perished
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 200725TH OCTOBER 200897,157 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 200625TH OCTOBER 200787,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Number Plate Slightly Stained
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 200525TH OCTOBER 200679,232 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D20JSW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

D20JSW MOT Comments

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D20JSW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 179,648 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,654 miles

D20JSW FAQs

This Saab 9-5 with registration D20JSW was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 179,648 miles, so this Saab has travelled an average of 6,654 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Saab 9-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D20JSW has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Saab 9-5 has had 95 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Saab 9-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does D20JSW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 D20JSW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D20JSW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 D20JSW does have Tax. Read more

When does D20JSW Tax expire?

The current Tax for D20JSW will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does D20JSW MOT expire?

The current MOT for D20JSW will expire in 5 months on Monday 2nd November 2026. Read more

When did D20JSW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D20JSW was on Monday 3rd November 2025 at 13:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D20JSW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for D20JSW we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has D20JSW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for D20JSW we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is D20JSW?

D20JSW is registered as a 1998 Saab 9-5. Read more

How many miles has D20JSW done?

The odometer reading for D20JSW at the last MOT in November 2025 was 179,648 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,654 miles per year. Read more

How old is D20JSW?

The vehicle D20JSW was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 5th November 1998. Read more

What colour is D20JSW?

The official colour of D20JSW is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does D20JSW have?

D20JSW has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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