VU03VEF - SAAB 9-5
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 16 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 08 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,060 mi
Expires: 07 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 28 February 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,055 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 29 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,978 mi
Expires: 05 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 06 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,799 mi
Expires: 05 March 2024
Failed - 28 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,797 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside handbrake grabbing when operated.
Passed - 25 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,500 mi
Expires: 04 March 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 19 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,962 mi
Expires: 04 March 2022
Passed - 25 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,714 mi
Expires: 04 March 2021
Failed - 25 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,714 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Passed - 12 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,471 mi
Expires: 04 March 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory exhaust corroded.
Passed - 26 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,326 mi
Expires: 04 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
- Advisory exhaust corroded.
- Advisory exhaust flexi worn
Passed - 02 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,753 mi
Expires: 04 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,524 mi
Expires: 04 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 06 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,571 mi
Expires: 04 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 05 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,832 mi
Expires: 04 March 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,498 mi
Expires: 04 March 2014
Passed - 15 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,696 mi
Expires: 04 March 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,433 mi
Expires: 04 March 2012
Passed - 19 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,665 mi
Expires: 04 March 2011
Passed - 16 February 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,540 mi
Expires: 04 March 2010
Passed - 20 February 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,175 mi
Expires: 04 March 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 20 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,946 mi
Expires: 04 March 2008
Passed - 27 February 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 11,476 mi
Expires: 04 March 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VU03VEF?
The MOT expires on 07 March 2026.
What is the tax status of VU03VEF?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of VU03VEF?
This is a 2003 SAAB 9-5 in Beige. It runs on Petrol with a 1985cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VU03VEF?
This vehicle produces 251 g/km of CO2 emissions.