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Saab 9-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,985 cc

V710 KGCMOT history

V710 KGC is a blue petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
118,610 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V710 KGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V710 KGC was last recorded at 118,610 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 2,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,256 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,354 miles
Average per year
3,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,610 miles
  • 2023 – 116,256 miles
  • 2022 – 113,519 miles
  • 2021 – 111,429 miles
  • 2019 – 107,031 miles
  • 2018 – 103,243 miles
  • 2017 – 100,359 miles
  • 2016 – 94,622 miles
  • 2015 – 91,291 miles
  • 2014 – 88,395 miles
  • 2013 – 83,433 miles
  • 2012 – 76,888 miles
  • 2011 – 71,803 miles
  • 2010 – 67,228 miles
  • 2009 – 59,886 miles
  • 2008 – 56,579 miles
  • 2007 – 51,251 miles
  • 2006 – 47,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,610 miles
  • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front anti roll bar both sides bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box baffles are loose and ratteling >
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section . (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,610 miles (+2,354)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,610 miles
    Test number
    743188082773
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front anti roll bar both sides bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box baffles are loose and ratteling >
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,256 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,256 miles
    Test number
    510778309262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail116,253 miles (+2,734)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,253 miles
    Test number
    728721248939
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass113,519 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    115420213252
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail113,519 miles (+2,090)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    511110054879
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    791000631951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,429 miles (+4,398)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,429 miles
    Test number
    784647663924
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass107,031 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,031 miles
    Test number
    453267099995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,030 miles (+3,787)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,030 miles
    Test number
    385763317827
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass103,243 miles (+2,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,243 miles
    Test number
    885163233951
    • AdvisoryFront wiper getting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust getting very rusty and centre box baffle loose

  11. Pass100,359 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    368036972866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,622 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,622 miles
    Test number
    954263294310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,291 miles
    Test number
    105149995144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,291 miles (+2,896)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,291 miles
    Test number
    537528595162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass88,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    366482394153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,395 miles (+4,962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    908682394153
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass83,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,433 miles
    Test number
    606648773197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,433 miles (+6,545)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,433 miles
    Test number
    829018873141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass76,888 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,888 miles
    Test number
    148732572144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,803 miles
    Test number
    146217281121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,803 miles (+4,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,803 miles
    Test number
    285717781459
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass67,228 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,228 miles
    Test number
    460857560159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,886 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,886 miles
    Test number
    154965879105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,579 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,579 miles
    Test number
    314754588100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,251 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,251 miles
    Test number
    431845387171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,916 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,916 miles
    Test number
    580505786192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight cracking to nearside and offside front suspension arm rear stabilizer bushes.

Questions about V710 KGC

Does V710 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V710 KGC expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V710 KGC?
The MOT on V710 KGC expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V710 KGC done?
V710 KGC was recorded at 118,610 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 3,966 miles a year.
Has V710 KGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V710 KGC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V710 KGC 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 V710 KGC find?
V710 KGC failed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front anti roll bar both sides bushes.; nearside subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe; centre exhaust box baffles are loose and ratteling >, and 5 more.

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