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Saab 9000 CSE

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,290 cc

N646 OAPMOT history

N646 OAP is a blue petrol Saab 9000 CSE first used on 28 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,296 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N646 OAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9000 CSE
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N646 OAP was last recorded at 130,296 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,256 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,040 miles
Average per year
2,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,296 miles
  • 2025 – 127,256 miles
  • 2022 – 124,056 miles
  • 2021 – 123,541 miles
  • 2020 – 122,403 miles
  • 2019 – 122,330 miles
  • 2018 – 122,233 miles
  • 2017 – 121,743 miles
  • 2016 – 120,994 miles
  • 2015 – 120,942 miles
  • 2014 – 120,920 miles
  • 2013 – 118,950 miles
  • 2012 – 114,459 miles
  • 2011 – 109,780 miles
  • 2010 – 102,218 miles
  • 2009 – 94,871 miles
  • 2008 – 89,655 miles
  • 2007 – 81,886 miles
  • 2006 – 72,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,296 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,296 miles (+3,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    349128914926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,256 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,256 miles
    Test number
    883100447700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail127,255 miles (+3,199)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,255 miles
    Test number
    902847637471
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,056 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,056 miles
    Test number
    139351874324
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail124,056 miles (+515)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,056 miles
    Test number
    744001732835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,541 miles
    Test number
    415392952738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,541 miles (+1,138)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,541 miles
    Test number
    581657611952
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass122,403 miles (+73)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,403 miles
    Test number
    367390251338
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat mechanism is slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,330 miles (+97)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,330 miles
    Test number
    691661404052
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,233 miles (+490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,233 miles
    Test number
    512789322005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlamp reflectors are slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass121,743 miles (+749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,743 miles
    Test number
    393887762852
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass120,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,994 miles
    Test number
    736999874901
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail120,994 miles (+52)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,994 miles
    Test number
    449437280115
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass120,942 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,942 miles
    Test number
    888596845193
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass120,920 miles (+1,970)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,920 miles
    Test number
    439705714103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass118,950 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,950 miles
    Test number
    405165983029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail118,878 miles (+4,419)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,878 miles
    Test number
    185560883439
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass114,459 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,459 miles
    Test number
    409227582076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail114,445 miles (+4,665)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    437421682052
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass109,780 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,780 miles
    Test number
    658480271032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,218 miles
    Test number
    120665550040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Fail102,218 miles (+7,347)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,218 miles
    Test number
    374550450096
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass94,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,871 miles
    Test number
    704110979035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,871 miles (+5,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,871 miles
    Test number
    680029969072
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  25. Pass89,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    89,655 miles
    Test number
    202316758066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,655 miles (+7,769)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,655 miles
    Test number
    864436958023
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass81,886 miles (+8,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,886 miles
    Test number
    290237657021
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass72,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,901 miles
    Test number
    442520886083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N646 OAP

Does N646 OAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N646 OAP is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on N646 OAP?
The MOT on N646 OAP is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N646 OAP done?
N646 OAP was recorded at 130,296 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 2,800 miles a year.
Has N646 OAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N646 OAP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on N646 OAP 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 N646 OAP find?
N646 OAP passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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