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Saab 9-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V712 KGCMOT history

V712 KGC is a silver petrol Saab 9-5 first used on 20 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2023
Mileage
105,804 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V712 KGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V712 KGC was last recorded at 105,804 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 1,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,968 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,836 miles
Average per year
2,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,804 miles
  • 2021 – 103,968 miles
  • 2020 – 102,387 miles
  • 2019 – 101,112 miles
  • 2018 – 98,814 miles
  • 2017 – 96,603 miles
  • 2016 – 94,171 miles
  • 2015 – 91,680 miles
  • 2014 – 89,712 miles
  • 2013 – 87,558 miles
  • 2012 – 85,599 miles
  • 2011 – 81,876 miles
  • 2010 – 80,026 miles
  • 2009 – 78,326 miles
  • 2008 – 76,659 miles
  • 2007 – 74,811 miles
  • 2006 – 71,771 miles
  • 2005 – 64,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,804 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,804 miles (+1,836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,804 miles
    Test number
    357872043043
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,968 miles (+1,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,968 miles
    Test number
    439822910547
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,387 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,387 miles
    Test number
    209295295986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,352 miles (+1,240)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,352 miles
    Test number
    952608406215
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component insecure Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass101,112 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,112 miles
    Test number
    825299069037
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail101,096 miles (+2,282)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,096 miles
    Test number
    748502643418
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail badly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind shock holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,814 miles (+2,211)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,814 miles
    Test number
    495720969407
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    988602400412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,603 miles (+2,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,603 miles
    Test number
    430706557540
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass94,171 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,171 miles
    Test number
    920571269470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,680 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    315788557797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,712 miles (+2,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,712 miles
    Test number
    649571904324
    • 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)

  13. Pass87,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,558 miles
    Test number
    769161103387
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail87,558 miles (+1,959)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,558 miles
    Test number
    796431103327
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass85,599 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,599 miles
    Test number
    147767092203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,876 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,876 miles
    Test number
    918007991293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,026 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    254989490282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,326 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    793610109343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,659 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,659 miles
    Test number
    552541718301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,811 miles (+3,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,811 miles
    Test number
    790421517352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,771 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    913306406314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    64,386 miles
    Test number
    592115005392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V712 KGC

Does V712 KGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V712 KGC expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V712 KGC?
The MOT on V712 KGC expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V712 KGC done?
V712 KGC was recorded at 105,804 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 2,433 miles a year.
Has V712 KGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V712 KGC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V712 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 V712 KGC find?
V712 KGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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