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Saab 9-5

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,290 cc

T575 GKNMOT history

T575 GKN is a grey petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 179,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2025
Mileage
179,065 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T575 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T575 GKN was last recorded at 179,065 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,168 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
897 miles
Average per year
6,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,065 miles
  • 2023 – 178,168 miles
  • 2022 – 176,913 miles
  • 2021 – 174,328 miles
  • 2020 – 172,504 miles
  • 2019 – 170,526 miles
  • 2018 – 166,127 miles
  • 2017 – 158,105 miles
  • 2016 – 153,730 miles
  • 2015 – 148,706 miles
  • 2014 – 143,355 miles
  • 2013 – 132,571 miles
  • 2012 – 122,610 miles
  • 2011 – 110,659 miles
  • 2010 – 96,663 miles
  • 2009 – 81,327 miles
  • 2008 – 79,454 miles
  • 2007 – 65,102 miles
  • 2006 – 57,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor corroded around drain hole
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor corroded around drain hole

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    179,065 miles
    Test number
    420899323408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor corroded around drain hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor corroded around drain hole

  2. Fail179,060 miles (+892)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,060 miles
    Test number
    421947845884
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor corroded around drain hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor corroded around drain hole

  3. Pass178,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,168 miles
    Test number
    799554196375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor slightly corroded around drain hole

  4. Fail178,168 miles (+1,255)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,168 miles
    Test number
    515422092015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure Inner unit (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testParking brake inoperative on one side Both sides, low effort and no lock (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor slightly corroded around drain hole

  5. Pass176,913 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,913 miles
    Test number
    816188378804
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail176,913 miles (+2,585)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,913 miles
    Test number
    473346805187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass174,328 miles (+1,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    174,328 miles
    Test number
    973418209427
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass172,504 miles (+1,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,504 miles
    Test number
    589450405901
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  9. Pass170,526 miles (+82)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,526 miles
    Test number
    371464555044
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Front and rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  10. Fail170,444 miles (+4,317)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,444 miles
    Test number
    707338387262
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange nut missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  11. Pass166,127 miles (+8,022)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    166,127 miles
    Test number
    781122463769
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass158,105 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    158,105 miles
    Test number
    194007709858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail158,100 miles (+4,370)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,100 miles
    Test number
    960873962529
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

  14. Pass153,730 miles (+5,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,730 miles
    Test number
    479856725193
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass148,706 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,706 miles
    Test number
    179621713377
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryServo vacuum pump noisy

  16. Fail148,701 miles (+5,346)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,701 miles
    Test number
    189517630754
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and tailpipe missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryServo vacuum pump noisy

  17. Fail143,355 miles1 repaired6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,355 miles
    Test number
    336148694187
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass143,355 miles (+10,784)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    143,355 miles
    Test number
    487908294157
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass132,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,571 miles
    Test number
    288732593454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail132,566 miles (+9,956)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,566 miles
    Test number
    277732493424
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass122,610 miles (+11,951)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    122,610 miles
    Test number
    845248972184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  22. Pass110,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,659 miles
    Test number
    218023571108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,659 miles (+13,996)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,659 miles
    Test number
    659363571160
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass96,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    670463080132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail96,663 miles (+15,336)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    120503080160
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass81,327 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,327 miles
    Test number
    392074979192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,454 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    531660058309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,445 miles (+14,343)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,445 miles
    Test number
    464843048344
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass65,102 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,102 miles
    Test number
    364710707218
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  30. Fail65,102 miles (+7,687)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,102 miles
    Test number
    893870007220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  31. Pass57,415 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,415 miles
    Test number
    623294656038
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Questions about T575 GKN

Does T575 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T575 GKN expired on 2 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T575 GKN?
The MOT on T575 GKN expired on 2 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T575 GKN done?
T575 GKN was recorded at 179,065 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
Has T575 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T575 GKN has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T575 GKN 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 T575 GKN find?
T575 GKN passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear floor corroded around drain hole; offside rear floor corroded around drain hole.

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