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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

T575 KBAMOT history

T575 KBA is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
130,445 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T575 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T575 KBA was last recorded at 130,445 miles on 7 Dec 2022, 7,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,274 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,171 miles
Average per year
4,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,445 miles
  • 2021 – 123,274 miles
  • 2020 – 115,958 miles
  • 2019 – 108,221 miles
  • 2018 – 99,801 miles
  • 2017 – 91,964 miles
  • 2016 – 88,218 miles
  • 2015 – 83,702 miles
  • 2014 – 80,531 miles
  • 2013 – 77,793 miles
  • 2012 – 73,211 miles
  • 2011 – 70,157 miles
  • 2010 – 66,494 miles
  • 2009 – 62,395 miles
  • 2008 – 58,572 miles
  • 2007 – 54,304 miles
  • 2006 – 48,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,445 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail rigid to rigid (small) flexi. NOT flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm lower bush (hub end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm lower bush (hub end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,445 miles (+7,171)3 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,445 miles
    Test number
    608607479302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail rigid to rigid (small) flexi. NOT flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm lower bush (hub end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm lower bush (hub end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass123,274 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,274 miles
    Test number
    132486214425
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail123,274 miles (+7,316)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,274 miles
    Test number
    388527195952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 97w XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 97w XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,958 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,958 miles
    Test number
    783893252489
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail115,958 miles (+7,737)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,958 miles
    Test number
    671642785154
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass108,221 miles (+8,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,221 miles
    Test number
    731556986426
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,801 miles (+7,837)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,801 miles
    Test number
    634888479733
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle corroded including surrounding running gear/components. Arms, springs etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass91,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,964 miles
    Test number
    515392055463
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

  9. Fail91,964 miles (+204)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,964 miles
    Test number
    368387698356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)

  10. Fail91,760 miles (+3,542)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,760 miles
    Test number
    593859973307
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass88,218 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,218 miles
    Test number
    441808886872
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail88,171 miles (+4,469)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    606040385923
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass83,702 miles (+3,171)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,702 miles
    Test number
    379679865183
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass80,531 miles (+2,738)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    968638064149
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass77,793 miles (+4,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,793 miles
    Test number
    266419663182
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass73,211 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,211 miles
    Test number
    216476812119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,157 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,157 miles
    Test number
    238609231459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,494 miles (+4,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,494 miles
    Test number
    802967830124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass62,395 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    590128419100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,572 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    434247928137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,304 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,304 miles
    Test number
    361226517108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,698 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,698 miles
    Test number
    364044016134
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges.
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre tread getting low.
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges.
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre inner side wall slightly perrished.

Questions about T575 KBA

Does T575 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T575 KBA expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T575 KBA?
The MOT on T575 KBA expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T575 KBA done?
T575 KBA was recorded at 130,445 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2022, an average of 4,918 miles a year.
Has T575 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T575 KBA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T575 KBA 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 KBA find?
T575 KBA failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail rigid to rigid (small) flexi. not flexi to caliper; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 14 more.

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