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Saab 9000

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,290 cc

P181 AFRMOT history

P181 AFR is a black petrol Saab 9000 first used on 20 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 218,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
218,533 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 AFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9000
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 AFR was last recorded at 218,533 miles on 3 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2026: 218,533 miles, lower than 242,914 miles on 20 Mar 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
242,914 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,533 miles
  • 2025 – 242,914 miles
  • 2023 – 242,247 miles
  • 2022 – 241,594 miles
  • 2021 – 239,497 miles
  • 2020 – 236,906 miles
  • 2019 – 232,491 miles
  • 2018 – 223,442 miles
  • 2017 – 216,947 miles
  • 2016 – 213,044 miles
  • 2015 – 207,156 miles
  • 2014 – 199,441 miles
  • 2013 – 193,648 miles
  • 2012 – 190,655 miles
  • 2011 – 181,111 miles
  • 2010 – 174,583 miles
  • 2009 – 168,692 miles
  • 2008 – 165,024 miles
  • 2007 – 152,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,533 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,533 miles (-24,381)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,533 miles
    Test number
    270029739030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass242,914 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    242,914 miles
    Test number
    924713577869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass242,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    242,247 miles
    Test number
    879581948074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail242,442 miles (+848)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,442 miles
    Test number
    200962739545
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass241,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    241,594 miles
    Test number
    589697414100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail241,577 miles (+84)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,577 miles
    Test number
    636813883828
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail241,493 miles (+1,996)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,493 miles
    Test number
    157336079504
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to closing panel at front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass239,497 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    239,497 miles
    Test number
    317429719481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ovality evident (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch operation heavy.rear brake pad wear uneven across the axle
    • AdvisoryFornt wiper blades slightly streaking
    • AdvisoryRandom misfire evident during emissions test & emissions erratic.

  9. Fail239,497 miles (+2,591)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,497 miles
    Test number
    495726370175
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ovality evident (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch operation heavy.rear brake pad wear uneven across the axle
    • AdvisoryFornt wiper blades slightly streaking
    • AdvisoryRandom misfire evident during emissions test & emissions erratic.

  10. Pass236,906 miles (+75)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    236,906 miles
    Test number
    849019439575
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail236,831 miles (+4,340)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,831 miles
    Test number
    971754768112
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass232,491 miles (+9,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    232,491 miles
    Test number
    228349039772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise,on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass223,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    223,442 miles
    Test number
    816605677268
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  14. Fail223,442 miles (+6,495)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,442 miles
    Test number
    650641922175
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  15. Pass216,947 miles (+3,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    216,947 miles
    Test number
    133330939758
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish/split
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp/bracket loose on turbo elbow

  16. Pass213,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    213,044 miles
    Test number
    217042411567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn. nearside deteriorating
    • AdvisoryStone chips nearside windscreen

  17. Fail213,042 miles (+5,886)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,042 miles
    Test number
    952012431159
    • FailureRear Fuel hose insecure petrol tank hoses 2 x clamps broken (7.2.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog light on reverse light comes on (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn. nearside deteriorating
    • AdvisoryStone chips nearside windscreen

  18. Pass207,156 miles (+7,715)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    207,156 miles
    Test number
    719221415150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust mouintings split
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass199,441 miles (+5,793)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    199,441 miles
    Test number
    209445504133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass193,648 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    193,648 miles
    Test number
    675095813183
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass190,655 miles (+9,544)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    190,655 miles
    Test number
    885384222129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteFuel tank breather pipe clip insecure & corroded
    • NoteOil cooler pipes corroded

  22. Pass181,111 miles (+6,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    181,111 miles
    Test number
    926953621102
    • NoteEngine oil leaks

  23. Pass174,583 miles (+5,891)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    174,583 miles
    Test number
    284441810484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipe / hose joiners heavily corroded
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp in very poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust very close to anti roll bar

  24. Pass168,692 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    168,692 miles
    Test number
    684571139138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass165,024 miles (+12,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    165,024 miles
    Test number
    632971968052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass152,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    152,414 miles
    Test number
    453560367089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P181 AFR

Does P181 AFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P181 AFR is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P181 AFR?
The MOT on P181 AFR is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P181 AFR done?
P181 AFR was recorded at 218,533 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has P181 AFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 AFR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on P181 AFR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P181 AFR find?
P181 AFR passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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