# SP53AXG — SAAB 9-5 MOT History & Vehicle Check SP53AXG is a Beige SAAB 9-5, Petrol (1985cc), first registered 2003-09-24. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SP53AXG — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SP53AXG | | Make | SAAB | | Model | 9-5 | | Colour | Beige | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1985cc | | First registered | 2003-09-24 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2018-09-30 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 17 - Passes: 12 - Fails: 5 - Pass rate: 70.59% - Total defects recorded: 43 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2017-09-07 13:59:12 | PASSED | 76,584 MI | 2018-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2017-09-07 11:05:09 | FAILED | 76,584 MI | — | | 2016-09-27 10:46:04 | PASSED | 59,253 MI | 2017-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2016-09-23 08:39:25 | FAILED | 59,253 MI | — | | 2015-09-25 11:24:59 | PASSED | 51,919 MI | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2015-09-25 07:53:30 | FAILED | 51,919 MI | — | | 2014-09-18 11:15:25 | PASSED | 48,971 MI | 2015-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2014-09-17 11:58:48 | FAILED | 48,971 MI | — | | 2013-09-03 17:14:34 | PASSED | 45,726 MI | 2014-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2013-09-03 11:12:06 | FAILED | 45,726 MI | — | | 2012-09-29 09:50:40 | PASSED | 43,000 MI | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2011-09-21 10:03:19 | PASSED | 37,493 MI | 2012-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2010-09-30 09:04:28 | PASSED | 32,426 MI | 2011-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2009-09-30 08:49:58 | PASSED | 24,861 MI | 2010-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2008-10-01 10:44:41 | PASSED | 21,303 MI | 2009-09-30 00:00:00 | | 2007-09-26 09:10:20 | PASSED | 17,316 MI | 2008-09-28 00:00:00 | | 2006-09-29 11:59:37 | PASSED | 42,202 MI | 2007-09-28 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2017-09-07 13:59:12 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Engine light on. - ADVISORY: Nearside front underside of sill trim damaged. **2017-09-07 11:05:09 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: O/S Head light aim low ? - ADVISORY: Engine light on. - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexys. (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside front underside of sill trim damaged. - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) **2016-09-27 10:46:04 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2016-09-23 08:39:25 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) **2015-09-25 11:24:59 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre pressure low. - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2015-09-25 07:53:30 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre pressure low. - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) **2014-09-17 11:58:48 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2013-09-03 17:14:34 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - USER ENTERED: O/S & N/S Front tyres worn on outer edges. - USER ENTERED: Front subframe rear bushes slight worn. **2013-09-03 11:12:06 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) - FAIL: Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - USER ENTERED: N/S washer jet high. - USER ENTERED: Rear silencer outer skin corroded and split. - USER ENTERED: O/S & N/S Front tyres worn on outer edges. - USER ENTERED: Front subframe rear bushes slight worn. **2012-09-29 09:50:40 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: Battery low. - USER ENTERED: Rear silencer outer skin corroded. - USER ENTERED: Front tyres slight worn on outer edges. **2011-09-21 10:03:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) - USER ENTERED: Power steering pipes insecure. **2009-09-30 08:49:58 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53AXG is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53AXG. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.