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Saab 9000 CS

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,290 cc

ART 11MOT history

ART 11 is a blue petrol Saab 9000 CS first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2020 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2020
Mileage
86,657 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ART 11
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
9000 CS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2020
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

ART 11 was last recorded at 86,657 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,649 miles · 22 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,657 miles
  • 2019 – 86,649 miles
  • 2018 – 86,564 miles
  • 2017 – 86,410 miles
  • 2016 – 86,143 miles
  • 2015 – 85,767 miles
  • 2014 – 85,330 miles
  • 2013 – 84,865 miles
  • 2012 – 84,410 miles
  • 2011 – 83,857 miles
  • 2010 – 83,121 miles
  • 2009 – 82,164 miles
  • 2008 – 80,833 miles
  • 2007 – 80,005 miles
  • 2006 – 78,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,657 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split , leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll jacking points corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes/ mounting worn. bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear All suspension parts corroded
  • AdvisoryRear trailing arm rear bushes worn

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail86,657 miles (+8)3 dangerous11 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    172066582229
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split , leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes/ mounting worn. bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension parts corroded
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm rear bushes worn

  2. Pass86,649 miles (+85)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    741028324629
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake and suspension component parts corrosion
    • AdvisoryAll jacking points slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  3. Pass86,564 miles (+154)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,564 miles
    Test number
    205552383812
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to underside

  4. Pass86,410 miles (+267)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,410 miles
    Test number
    379106585028
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass86,143 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    155300248307
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  6. Fail86,143 miles (+376)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    689250743413
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  7. Pass85,767 miles (+437)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,767 miles
    Test number
    635228625078
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass85,330 miles (+465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    85,330 miles
    Test number
    717547824070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass84,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,865 miles
    Test number
    109758713456
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail84,865 miles (+455)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,865 miles
    Test number
    575678813059
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass84,410 miles (+553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,410 miles
    Test number
    338668132088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass83,857 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,857 miles
    Test number
    207860121041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,121 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    751776720080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,164 miles (+1,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,164 miles
    Test number
    480824139090
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass80,833 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    80,833 miles
    Test number
    323752038029
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail80,832 miles (+827)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,832 miles
    Test number
    214000038082
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass80,005 miles (+1,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    80,005 miles
    Test number
    570410637092
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass78,683 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    443033636057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,673 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    160500036461
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about ART 11

What vehicle is registration ART 11 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ART 11 on a blue petrol Saab 9000 CS first used on 31 Dec 1993. 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 ART 11 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ART 11 expired on 6 Feb 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ART 11?
The MOT on ART 11 expired on 6 Feb 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ART 11 done?
ART 11 was recorded at 86,657 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 389 miles a year.
Has ART 11 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ART 11 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on ART 11 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 ART 11 find?
ART 11 failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; stop lamp(s) all not working, and 20 more.

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