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Saab 9000 CS

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,290 cc

C8 ALRMOT history

C8 ALR is a blue petrol Saab 9000 CS first used on 25 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,317 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9000 CS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ALR was last recorded at 162,317 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,312 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,317 miles
  • 2025 – 161,804 miles
  • 2024 – 161,583 miles
  • 2023 – 161,545 miles
  • 2022 – 160,702 miles
  • 2019 – 160,523 miles
  • 2018 – 159,674 miles
  • 2017 – 158,831 miles
  • 2016 – 157,865 miles
  • 2015 – 156,542 miles
  • 2013 – 156,348 miles
  • 2012 – 152,951 miles
  • 2006 – 147,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,317 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,317 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,317 miles
    Test number
    913876652911
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail162,312 miles (+508)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,312 miles
    Test number
    874267143844
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass161,804 miles (+221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    161,804 miles
    Test number
    285860294501
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass161,583 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,583 miles
    Test number
    742039769784
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail161,580 miles (+35)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,580 miles
    Test number
    871088746357
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail161,545 miles (+843)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,545 miles
    Test number
    738673036276
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass160,702 miles (+179)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    160,702 miles
    Test number
    342935971030
    • AdvisoryNearside door corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside slightly corroded

  8. Pass160,523 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,523 miles
    Test number
    513430496993
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door ..... holed bottom edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail160,523 miles (+849)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,523 miles
    Test number
    849436297413
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear quarter holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door ..... holed bottom edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass159,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    159,674 miles
    Test number
    906950603938
    • AdvisoryNearside front CV boot deteriorated

  11. Fail159,674 miles (+843)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,674 miles
    Test number
    970721309790
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front CV boot deteriorated

  12. Pass158,831 miles (+966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,831 miles
    Test number
    422990372965
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass157,865 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    157,865 miles
    Test number
    644376678881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail157,864 miles (+1,322)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,864 miles
    Test number
    870219834763
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working side on wing (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working side on wing (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass156,542 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    156,542 miles
    Test number
    625080385175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  16. Pass156,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    156,348 miles
    Test number
    377502943237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail156,348 miles (+3,397)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,348 miles
    Test number
    735272943299
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass152,951 miles (+5,611)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    152,951 miles
    Test number
    965200382191
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside headlight pattern poor

  19. Pass147,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    147,340 miles
    Test number
    322634166254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail147,340 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,340 miles
    Test number
    264051466295
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Questions about C8 ALR

Does C8 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ALR is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 ALR?
The MOT on C8 ALR is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 ALR done?
C8 ALR was recorded at 162,317 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 748 miles a year.
Has C8 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ALR has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 ALR 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 C8 ALR find?
C8 ALR passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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