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Saab 9-5

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,962 cc

T596 RSGMOT history

T596 RSG is a white petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
127,613 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T596 RSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T596 RSG was last recorded at 127,613 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 3,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,470 miles · 29 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,143 miles
Average per year
4,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,613 miles
  • 2024 – 124,470 miles
  • 2023 – 124,456 miles
  • 2021 – 122,839 miles
  • 2020 – 117,537 miles
  • 2019 – 113,498 miles
  • 2018 – 105,809 miles
  • 2017 – 103,161 miles
  • 2016 – 96,364 miles
  • 2015 – 87,992 miles
  • 2013 – 71,987 miles
  • 2012 – 69,268 miles
  • 2011 – 63,858 miles
  • 2010 – 60,224 miles
  • 2009 – 57,292 miles
  • 2008 – 52,387 miles
  • 2007 – 48,810 miles
  • 2006 – 45,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,613 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,613 miles
    Test number
    304490737818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,610 miles (+3,140)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,610 miles
    Test number
    272778885486
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass124,470 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,470 miles
    Test number
    261750848544
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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 also perished (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail124,456 miles (+1,617)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    240831471310
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,839 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,839 miles
    Test number
    598634259829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail122,837 miles (+41)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,837 miles
    Test number
    910355259368
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail122,796 miles (+5,259)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,796 miles
    Test number
    301688063195
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor within 30cm of front seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner arch within 30cm of strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor within 30cm of seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,537 miles (+4,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,537 miles
    Test number
    277508289446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass113,498 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,498 miles
    Test number
    561863853038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail113,431 miles (+7,622)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,431 miles
    Test number
    253839769569
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,809 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,809 miles
    Test number
    718845993369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail105,808 miles (+2,647)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,808 miles
    Test number
    954071871394
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blowing to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass103,161 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,161 miles
    Test number
    415580652257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail103,151 miles (+6,787)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,151 miles
    Test number
    204245767816
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,364 miles (+8,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,364 miles
    Test number
    716850405844
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass87,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,992 miles
    Test number
    970997354335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail87,992 miles (+16,005)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,992 miles
    Test number
    395493725483
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,987 miles (+2,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,987 miles
    Test number
    747044383044
    • NoteOuter skin corroded off back box on exhaust system

  19. Pass69,268 miles (+5,410)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    318927382092
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front indicators unit slightly insecure
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • NoteNearside rear light unit cracked

  20. Pass63,858 miles (+3,634)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,858 miles
    Test number
    465688181065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly cracking at tread advise replacement
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly cracking at tread advise replacement
    • NoteSlight sweat from power steering pipe at engine cradle

  21. Pass60,224 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    364911390008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv gaitor split
    • NoteSlight sweat from power steering pipe at cradle

  22. Fail60,223 miles (+2,931)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,223 miles
    Test number
    614770890028
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv gaitor split
    • NoteSlight sweat from power steering pipe at cradle

  23. Pass57,292 miles (+4,905)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    974792099044
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv gaitor split
    • NoteNearside handbrake lever slightly siezed
    • NoteSlight free play at handbrake lever

  24. Fail52,387 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    153890688400
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass52,387 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    891660088051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    151343197026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,810 miles (+3,667)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    262582797095
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front to rear brake pipe rusty(borderline)

  28. Pass45,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,143 miles
    Test number
    124539386027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T596 RSG

Does T596 RSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T596 RSG expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T596 RSG?
The MOT on T596 RSG expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T596 RSG done?
T596 RSG was recorded at 127,613 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 4,393 miles a year.
Has T596 RSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T596 RSG has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T596 RSG 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 T596 RSG find?
T596 RSG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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