Saab 9-5
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc
T223 JBLMOT history
T223 JBL is a green petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 May 2026
- Mileage
- 172,850 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T223 JBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T223 JBL was last recorded at 172,850 miles on 22 May 2025, 15,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,526 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,324 miles
- Average per year
- 5,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,850 miles
- 2024 – 155,431 miles
- 2023 – 142,983 miles
- 2022 – 135,574 miles
- 2021 – 121,681 miles
- 2018 – 120,021 miles
- 2016 – 117,696 miles
- 2015 – 114,884 miles
- 2014 – 113,421 miles
- 2013 – 109,671 miles
- 2012 – 105,517 miles
- 2011 – 100,727 miles
- 2010 – 94,769 miles
- 2009 – 87,962 miles
- 2008 – 83,359 miles
- 2007 – 77,104 miles
- 2006 – 71,895 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,850 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryO/s front inner wing liner looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySpare wheel well corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Boot floor corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,850 miles (+15,324)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 172,850 miles
- Test number
- 415924742475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s front inner wing liner loose
- AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded
Fail157,526 miles (+2,095)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,526 miles
- Test number
- 302582918264
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, deep splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s front inner wing liner loose
- AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded
Pass155,431 miles (+12,448)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 155,431 miles
- Test number
- 665527854248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare wheel corroded
Pass142,983 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 142,983 miles
- Test number
- 122087902791
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
Fail142,977 miles (+7,403)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,977 miles
- Test number
- 662683243839
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
Pass135,574 miles (+13,893)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 135,574 miles
- Test number
- 792221284092
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
- AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded
Pass121,681 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 121,681 miles
- Test number
- 841348302722
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
Fail121,680 miles (+1,659)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,680 miles
- Test number
- 284789120250
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (2 places) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring mount (strut) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
- AdvisoryO/s rear tyre fitted inside out
Pass120,021 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 120,021 miles
- Test number
- 839522804438
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail120,021 miles (+2,325)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,021 miles
- Test number
- 210215623392
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,696 miles (+2,812)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 117,696 miles
- Test number
- 145142291111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,884 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 114,884 miles
- Test number
- 987759585166
- NoteAdvise both front floors slight corrosion
Fail114,884 miles (+1,463)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,884 miles
- Test number
- 999168385170
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise both front floors slight corrosion
Pass113,421 miles (+3,750)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 113,421 miles
- Test number
- 467633194128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,671 miles (+4,154)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 109,671 miles
- Test number
- 825276893172
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,517 miles (+4,790)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 105,517 miles
- Test number
- 596223192188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,727 miles (+5,958)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 100,727 miles
- Test number
- 246196091495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,769 miles (+6,807)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 94,769 miles
- Test number
- 352727090175
- NoteADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIES POOR CONDITION
Pass87,962 miles (+4,603)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 87,962 miles
- Test number
- 210350089132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,359 miles (+6,255)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 83,359 miles
- Test number
- 520042288111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,104 miles (+5,209)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 77,104 miles
- Test number
- 351913687151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,895 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 71,895 miles
- Test number
- 260579076169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,819 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,819 miles
- Test number
- 852844776182
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T223 JBL
- Does T223 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T223 JBL expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T223 JBL?
- The MOT on T223 JBL expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T223 JBL done?
- T223 JBL was recorded at 172,850 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 5,342 miles a year.
- Has T223 JBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T223 JBL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T223 JBL 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 T223 JBL find?
- T223 JBL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive; o/s front inner wing liner loose, and 1 more.
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