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Saab 9000

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 1,985 cc

5899 BPMOT history

5899 BP is a black petrol Saab 9000 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 363,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
363,740 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5899 BP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9000
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5899 BP was last recorded at 363,740 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
363,740 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 363,740 miles
  • 2023 – 360,497 miles
  • 2021 – 352,473 miles
  • 2020 – 348,315 miles
  • 2019 – 340,585 miles
  • 2018 – 333,960 miles
  • 2017 – 326,820 miles
  • 2015 – 309,689 miles
  • 2014 – 299,948 miles
  • 2012 – 295,016 miles
  • 2011 – 288,162 miles
  • 2009 – 284,233 miles
  • 2006 – 278,674 miles
  • 2005 – 264,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass363,740 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly slightly low effort (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryNo washers frozen

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass363,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    363,740 miles
    Test number
    195767730555
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly slightly low effort (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo washers frozen

  2. Fail363,740 miles (+3,243)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,740 miles
    Test number
    967482260257
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification weld repair (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass360,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    360,497 miles
    Test number
    816669488383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail360,497 miles (+8,024)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    360,497 miles
    Test number
    291577965458
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass352,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    352,473 miles
    Test number
    257462907037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail352,473 miles (+4,158)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    352,473 miles
    Test number
    252825614687
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass348,315 miles (+7,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    348,315 miles
    Test number
    292424256068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass340,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    340,585 miles
    Test number
    379161343162
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail340,585 miles (+6,625)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    340,585 miles
    Test number
    167207933523
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting spare wheel well (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass333,960 miles (+7,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    333,960 miles
    Test number
    166324049955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass326,820 miles (+17,131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    326,820 miles
    Test number
    418192371646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass309,689 miles (+9,741)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    309,689 miles
    Test number
    176186465112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass299,948 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    299,948 miles
    Test number
    919803654128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail295,016 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,016 miles
    Test number
    457623262199
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  15. Pass295,016 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    295,016 miles
    Test number
    865603562119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass288,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    288,162 miles
    Test number
    368647151108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail288,162 miles (+3,929)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,162 miles
    Test number
    348892451107
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass284,233 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    284,233 miles
    Test number
    962976419236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail284,233 miles (+2)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,233 miles
    Test number
    724075319244
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail284,231 miles (+5,557)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,231 miles
    Test number
    343399949052
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  21. Pass278,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    278,674 miles
    Test number
    590205866108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail278,674 miles (+14,162)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,674 miles
    Test number
    593688156104
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass264,512 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    264,512 miles
    Test number
    720070265113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail264,487 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,487 miles
    Test number
    301764055184
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about 5899 BP

What vehicle is registration 5899 BP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5899 BP on a black petrol Saab 9000 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5899 BP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5899 BP is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 5899 BP?
The MOT on 5899 BP is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5899 BP done?
5899 BP was recorded at 363,740 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
Has 5899 BP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5899 BP has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 5899 BP 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 5899 BP find?
5899 BP passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly slightly low effort; no washers frozen.

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