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Saab 900

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 1,985 cc

ARF 35MOT history

ARF 35 is a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
160,288 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ARF 35
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

ARF 35 was last recorded at 160,288 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,284 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 160,288 miles
  • 2020 – 160,284 miles
  • 2019 – 160,269 miles
  • 2018 – 160,197 miles
  • 2017 – 160,013 miles
  • 2016 – 159,659 miles
  • 2015 – 159,239 miles
  • 2014 – 158,356 miles
  • 2013 – 157,687 miles
  • 2012 – 157,095 miles
  • 2011 – 156,368 miles
  • 2010 – 155,703 miles
  • 2009 – 154,869 miles
  • 2008 – 153,599 miles
  • 2007 – 152,560 miles
  • 2006 – 151,791 miles
  • 2005 – 150,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,288 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,288 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,288 miles
    Test number
    688026083748
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass160,284 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,284 miles
    Test number
    140579898410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass160,269 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,269 miles
    Test number
    677143197696
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail160,269 miles (+72)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,269 miles
    Test number
    377016920218
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass160,197 miles (+184)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    160,197 miles
    Test number
    637531605952
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass160,013 miles (+354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    160,013 miles
    Test number
    797441461940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  7. Pass159,659 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    159,659 miles
    Test number
    862728121696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Fail159,648 miles (+409)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,648 miles
    Test number
    253302672004
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Pass159,239 miles (+883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    159,239 miles
    Test number
    137898316040
    • AdvisoryOSF Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass158,356 miles (+669)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    158,356 miles
    Test number
    149344854330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass157,687 miles (+592)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    157,687 miles
    Test number
    495493053323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
  12. Pass157,095 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    157,095 miles
    Test number
    768382262349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,368 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    156,368 miles
    Test number
    199065851383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,703 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    155,703 miles
    Test number
    591394560383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail154,869 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,869 miles
    Test number
    183279049355
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass154,869 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    154,869 miles
    Test number
    952259449340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass153,599 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    153,599 miles
    Test number
    330555448333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass152,560 miles (+769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    152,560 miles
    Test number
    842413457376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass151,791 miles (+1,551)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    151,791 miles
    Test number
    462776156484
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteStone chip in windsreen
  20. Pass150,240 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    150,240 miles
    Test number
    410114255410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about ARF 35

What vehicle is registration ARF 35 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ARF 35 on a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ARF 35 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ARF 35 expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ARF 35?
The MOT on ARF 35 expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ARF 35 done?
ARF 35 was recorded at 160,288 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 625 miles a year.
Has ARF 35 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ARF 35 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on ARF 35 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 ARF 35 find?
ARF 35 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; hydraulic leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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