
Saab 9000 CSE
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,985 cc
R137 SERMOT history
R137 SER is a silver petrol Saab 9000 CSE first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,839 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 120,839 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R137 SER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9000 CSE
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
R137 SER was last recorded at 120,839 miles on 13 May 2026, 7,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 113,159 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,680 miles
- Average per year
- 3,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,839 miles
- 2024 – 113,159 miles
- 2022 – 108,025 miles
- 2021 – 105,320 miles
- 2020 – 102,731 miles
- 2019 – 100,996 miles
- 2018 – 98,715 miles
- 2017 – 95,493 miles
- 2016 – 93,274 miles
- 2015 – 88,168 miles
- 2014 – 85,625 miles
- 2013 – 81,970 miles
- 2012 – 78,613 miles
- 2011 – 77,167 miles
- 2010 – 75,257 miles
- 2009 – 73,320 miles
- 2008 – 70,186 miles
- 2007 – 65,846 miles
- 2006 – 60,429 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail120,839 miles (+7,680)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,839 miles
- Test number
- 487176507546
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass113,159 miles (+72)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 113,159 miles
- Test number
- 669825658542
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail113,087 miles (+5,062)1 dangerous4 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,087 miles
- Test number
- 636370727788
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass108,025 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 108,025 miles
- Test number
- 761093420608
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,025 miles (+2,705)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,025 miles
- Test number
- 848741131216
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,320 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 105,320 miles
- Test number
- 663030112561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail105,320 miles (+2,589)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,320 miles
- Test number
- 293328214279
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass102,731 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 102,731 miles
- Test number
- 708072669045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail102,731 miles (+1,735)5 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,731 miles
- Test number
- 855882659778
- DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake no reserve travel
Pass100,996 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,996 miles
- Test number
- 886793805877
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail100,996 miles (+2,281)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,996 miles
- Test number
- 709282809722
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass98,715 miles (+60)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 98,715 miles
- Test number
- 830183405886
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake cable locking plate missing
Fail98,655 miles (+3,162)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,655 miles
- Test number
- 579146683090
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front turbo joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake cable locking plate missing
Pass95,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 95,493 miles
- Test number
- 660805093377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,491 miles (+2,217)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,491 miles
- Test number
- 592219710349
- FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Pass93,274 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 93,274 miles
- Test number
- 672519270548
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail93,272 miles (+5,104)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,272 miles
- Test number
- 617724176740
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureDirection indicators not working left and right (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass88,168 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 88,168 miles
- Test number
- 522879590717
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail88,126 miles (+2,501)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,126 miles
- Test number
- 403351639536
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass85,625 miles (+3,655)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 85,625 miles
- Test number
- 937148844192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust flexi deteriorated but not insecure
Pass81,970 miles (+66)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 81,970 miles
- Test number
- 597051143162
- 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)
Fail81,904 miles (+3,291)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,904 miles
- Test number
- 928165533101
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass78,613 miles (+1,446)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 78,613 miles
- Test number
- 959379452155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass77,167 miles (+1,910)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 77,167 miles
- Test number
- 897623251153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,257 miles (+1,937)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 75,257 miles
- Test number
- 442114230193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,320 miles (+3,134)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 73,320 miles
- Test number
- 262720269440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,186 miles (+4,340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 70,186 miles
- Test number
- 500556758113
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,846 miles (+5,417)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 65,846 miles
- Test number
- 121617957195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 60,429 miles
- Test number
- 932383656199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R137 SER
- Does R137 SER currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R137 SER expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R137 SER?
- The MOT on R137 SER expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R137 SER done?
- R137 SER was recorded at 120,839 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,029 miles a year.
- Has R137 SER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R137 SER has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on R137 SER 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 R137 SER find?
- R137 SER failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 7 more.
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