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Saab 900

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,985 cc

J478 DYRMOT history

J478 DYR is a red petrol Saab 900 first used on 17 Jun 1992. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 183,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
183,781 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J478 DYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
17 Jun 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J478 DYR was last recorded at 183,781 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,760 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,781 miles
  • 2018 – 183,331 miles
  • 2016 – 180,852 miles
  • 2015 – 178,029 miles
  • 2013 – 176,629 miles
  • 2012 – 171,334 miles
  • 2010 – 164,811 miles
  • 2009 – 159,961 miles
  • 2008 – 152,963 miles
  • 2007 – 144,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,781 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,781 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,781 miles
    Test number
    482942817917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail183,760 miles (+429)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,760 miles
    Test number
    170815557223
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of arch inner and under (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above shock top mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above shock top mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion across underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear quarter underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear quarter underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail183,331 miles (+2,479)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,331 miles
    Test number
    180646717541
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near suspension fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill by axle fixing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of rear quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass180,852 miles (+2,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    180,852 miles
    Test number
    996843264120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Pass178,029 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    178,029 miles
    Test number
    914691016825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass176,629 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    176,629 miles
    Test number
    328782673064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,334 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    171,334 miles
    Test number
    256407272081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,811 miles (+4,850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    164,811 miles
    Test number
    813482480189
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass159,961 miles (+6,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    159,961 miles
    Test number
    743178389172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass152,963 miles (+8,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    152,963 miles
    Test number
    664659788137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass144,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    144,946 miles
    Test number
    561245287123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J478 DYR

Does J478 DYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J478 DYR expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J478 DYR?
The MOT on J478 DYR expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J478 DYR done?
J478 DYR was recorded at 183,781 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 2,542 miles a year.
Has J478 DYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J478 DYR has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on J478 DYR 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 J478 DYR find?
J478 DYR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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