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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,290 cc

S23 KAPMOT history

S23 KAP is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 27 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,512 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 KAP was last recorded at 55,512 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,760 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
752 miles
Average per year
2,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,512 miles
  • 2025 – 54,760 miles
  • 2023 – 53,010 miles
  • 2022 – 52,143 miles
  • 2021 – 50,743 miles
  • 2020 – 49,028 miles
  • 2019 – 47,635 miles
  • 2018 – 46,208 miles
  • 2017 – 43,258 miles
  • 2016 – 40,715 miles
  • 2015 – 38,140 miles
  • 2014 – 34,810 miles
  • 2013 – 30,026 miles
  • 2012 – 25,371 miles
  • 2011 – 21,513 miles
  • 2010 – 16,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,512 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all bake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,512 miles (+752)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    326708119472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all bake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass54,760 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    532197465853
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail54,760 miles (+1,750)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    843212305152
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass53,010 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    172727909781
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail53,010 miles (+867)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    316447443813
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,143 miles (+1,400)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    719509560617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass50,743 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,743 miles
    Test number
    477041121696
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail50,730 miles (+1,702)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    171296485528
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass49,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    502312391077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,028 miles (+1,393)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    336183152257
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass47,635 miles (+1,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,635 miles
    Test number
    138138424563
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass46,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    929134260897
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Fail46,208 miles (+2,950)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    174436453762
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass43,258 miles (+2,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,258 miles
    Test number
    903069078640
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass40,715 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,715 miles
    Test number
    932541392116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure

  16. Fail40,715 miles (+2,575)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,715 miles
    Test number
    657062165817
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor link broken (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake cable pivot seized (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Brake slack adjuster obviously defective handbrake cable return spring broken (3.5.1m)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure

  17. Pass38,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    566045005179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,140 miles (+3,330)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    785883905151
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail34,810 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,810 miles
    Test number
    207354504411
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass34,810 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,810 miles
    Test number
    365394504186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,026 miles (+4,655)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,026 miles
    Test number
    467303793006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  22. Pass25,371 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,371 miles
    Test number
    656244692075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,513 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    855299201153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,468 miles
    Test number
    920201510196
    • 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)

Questions about S23 KAP

Does S23 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 KAP is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 KAP?
The MOT on S23 KAP is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 KAP done?
S23 KAP was recorded at 55,512 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 2,465 miles a year.
Has S23 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 KAP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 KAP 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 S23 KAP find?
S23 KAP passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all bake hoses; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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