
Saab 9000
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,290 cc
P765 MBKMOT history
P765 MBK is a silver petrol Saab 9000 first used on 31 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 206,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 206,929 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 36
- 21 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P765 MBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9000
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P765 MBK was last recorded at 206,929 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 206,888 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 6,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 206,929 miles
- 2024 – 203,585 miles
- 2023 – 197,026 miles
- 2022 – 181,653 miles
- 2021 – 171,323 miles
- 2020 – 164,281 miles
- 2019 – 160,757 miles
- 2018 – 158,521 miles
- 2017 – 153,901 miles
- 2016 – 150,804 miles
- 2015 – 144,336 miles
- 2014 – 138,362 miles
- 2013 – 131,026 miles
- 2012 – 123,252 miles
- 2011 – 116,272 miles
- 2010 – 109,418 miles
- 2009 – 101,543 miles
- 2008 – 94,240 miles
- 2007 – 87,330 miles
- 2006 – 83,335 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front c/v boot twisted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak
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.
Exhaust noisy
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
36 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,929 miles (+41)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 206,929 miles
- Test number
- 358603764208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front c/v boot twisted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail206,888 miles (+85)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,888 miles
- Test number
- 191003598976
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail206,803 miles (+3,218)1 dangerous10 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,803 miles
- Test number
- 840180732919
- DangerousBoth battery terminals loose
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm mout point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot twisted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust rubbers perished
- AdvisoryBrake fluid bottle bolt missing
Pass203,585 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 203,585 miles
- Test number
- 639132285555
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail203,585 miles (+6,559)6 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,585 miles
- Test number
- 975094764898
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass197,026 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 197,026 miles
- Test number
- 251367877499
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases been repaired (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive at trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive at trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail197,024 miles (+15,371)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,024 miles
- Test number
- 784183243994
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases been repaired (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive at trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive at trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass181,653 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 181,653 miles
- Test number
- 487419645015
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side rear and offside rear shockers casings corroded
Fail181,653 miles (+10,330)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,653 miles
- Test number
- 545556164755
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side rear and offside rear shockers casings corroded
Pass171,323 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 171,323 miles
- Test number
- 453844813596
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wing panels holed
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker casings corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust flex damaged but not leaking
- AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail171,321 miles (+7,040)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,321 miles
- Test number
- 100700758264
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wing panels holed
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker casings corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust flex damaged but not leaking
- AdvisoryExhaust parts corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass164,281 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 164,281 miles
- Test number
- 963438438930
- AdvisoryRear inner lower wheel arches becoming corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
Fail164,281 miles (+3,524)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,281 miles
- Test number
- 187334377885
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear inner lower wheel arches becoming corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
Pass160,757 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 160,757 miles
- Test number
- 725691239718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,551 miles (+2,030)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 160,551 miles
- Test number
- 863626672563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,521 miles (+4,620)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 158,521 miles
- Test number
- 745195002506
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass153,901 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 153,901 miles
- Test number
- 693878016217
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail153,901 miles (+3,097)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,901 miles
- Test number
- 268134885915
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass150,804 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 150,804 miles
- Test number
- 410594573437
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner aux position lamp inop
- AdvisoryChilds seat fitted
Fail150,804 miles (+6,468)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,804 miles
- Test number
- 814072517830
- Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner aux position lamp inop
- AdvisoryChilds seat fitted
Fail144,336 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,336 miles
- Test number
- 495367245052
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass144,336 miles (+5,974)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 144,336 miles
- Test number
- 818157145042
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass138,362 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 138,362 miles
- Test number
- 775861854034
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail138,362 miles (+7,336)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,362 miles
- Test number
- 227471354094
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail131,026 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,026 miles
- Test number
- 158553253474
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass131,026 miles (+7,774)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 131,026 miles
- Test number
- 217353653090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,252 miles (+6,980)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 123,252 miles
- Test number
- 709105042059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 116,272 miles
- Test number
- 399120221056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,272 miles (+6,854)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,272 miles
- Test number
- 777650321086
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass109,418 miles (+7,875)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 109,418 miles
- Test number
- 783731440034
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRear anti-roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated
Pass101,543 miles (+7,303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 101,543 miles
- Test number
- 781347119032
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,240 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 94,240 miles
- Test number
- 123128618042
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOnly one of two bulbs working
Fail94,240 miles (+6,910)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,240 miles
- Test number
- 830998318034
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOnly one of two bulbs working
Pass87,330 miles (+3,995)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 87,330 miles
- Test number
- 973603907099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 83,335 miles
- Test number
- 241137016038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,335 miles3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,335 miles
- Test number
- 771837816040
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall
- NoteOil leak from oil filter housing area
Questions about P765 MBK
- Does P765 MBK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P765 MBK is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on P765 MBK?
- The MOT on P765 MBK is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P765 MBK done?
- P765 MBK was recorded at 206,929 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,242 miles a year.
- Has P765 MBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P765 MBK has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on P765 MBK 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 P765 MBK find?
- P765 MBK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm; offside front c/v boot twisted; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm, and 1 more.
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