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Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,985 cc

C8 KGWMOT history

C8 KGW is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
98,938 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 KGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

C8 KGW was last recorded at 98,938 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 2,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,682 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,256 miles
Average per year
5,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,938 miles
  • 2024 – 96,682 miles
  • 2023 – 93,522 miles
  • 2022 – 89,458 miles
  • 2021 – 85,509 miles
  • 2019 – 77,902 miles
  • 2018 – 69,917 miles
  • 2017 – 61,670 miles
  • 2016 – 56,541 miles
  • 2015 – 45,540 miles
  • 2014 – 34,181 miles
  • 2013 – 27,874 miles
  • 2012 – 27,395 miles
  • 2011 – 20,522 miles
  • 2010 – 13,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,938 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer is heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,938 miles (+2,256)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,938 miles
    Test number
    790132253301
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,682 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,682 miles
    Test number
    218626681479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box outer cover heavyly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail96,682 miles (+3,160)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,682 miles
    Test number
    163829475120
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box outer cover heavyly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,522 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,522 miles
    Test number
    605409351254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is heavily corroded

  5. Fail93,521 miles (+4,063)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,521 miles
    Test number
    390373973062
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is heavily corroded

  6. Pass89,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,458 miles
    Test number
    815608485393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,458 miles (+3,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,458 miles
    Test number
    508088390269
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass85,509 miles (+7,607)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,509 miles
    Test number
    568722672560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,902 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,902 miles
    Test number
    938243377578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,851 miles (+7,934)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,851 miles
    Test number
    853219452012
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass69,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,917 miles
    Test number
    811125912738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,917 miles (+8,247)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,917 miles
    Test number
    258953902007
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass61,670 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,670 miles
    Test number
    351353628967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,541 miles (+11,001)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    308119505675
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on the inside

  15. Pass45,540 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    235380395158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,533 miles (+11,352)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,533 miles
    Test number
    277349485137
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass34,181 miles (+6,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,181 miles
    Test number
    267755234474
    • 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)

  18. Pass27,874 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,874 miles
    Test number
    207481943170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,395 miles
    Test number
    309915122336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,395 miles (+6,873)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,395 miles
    Test number
    537355622387
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass20,522 miles (+6,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,522 miles
    Test number
    599926821342
    • 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)

  22. Pass13,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,915 miles
    Test number
    670557720306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 KGW

Does C8 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 KGW expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 KGW?
The MOT on C8 KGW expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 KGW done?
C8 KGW was recorded at 98,938 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 5,807 miles a year.
Has C8 KGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 KGW has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 KGW 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 C8 KGW find?
C8 KGW failed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around spring mounting area, and 6 more.

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