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Saab 900

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

R298 SLEMOT history

R298 SLE is a silver petrol Saab 900 first used on 17 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
132,172 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R298 SLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R298 SLE was last recorded at 132,172 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 2,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,125 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,047 miles
Average per year
2,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,172 miles
  • 2023 – 130,125 miles
  • 2021 – 127,869 miles
  • 2019 – 121,889 miles
  • 2015 – 116,218 miles
  • 2014 – 107,907 miles
  • 2012 – 107,889 miles
  • 2011 – 98,876 miles
  • 2010 – 98,656 miles
  • 2008 – 94,269 miles
  • 2007 – 87,400 miles
  • 2006 – 84,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,172 miles
    Test number
    655498626391
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,172 miles (+2,047)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,172 miles
    Test number
    567672513233
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,125 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,125 miles
    Test number
    713962585297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,116 miles (+112)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,116 miles
    Test number
    667467597951
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail130,004 miles (+2,135)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,004 miles
    Test number
    511872198800
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass127,869 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,869 miles
    Test number
    746808041464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,889 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,889 miles
    Test number
    753949525522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,880 miles (+5,662)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,880 miles
    Test number
    370846291510
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,218 miles (+8,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,218 miles
    Test number
    640680115766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front knock in strut
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass107,907 miles (+18)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    865596114250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine vac leak
    • NoteFuel cap damaged

  11. Fail107,889 miles1 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,889 miles
    Test number
    179872192183
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAir leak from engine. advise check
    • NoteEngine check light on
    • NoteExhaust poor condition
    • NoteFuel cap damaged but seals
    • NoteS. r.s light on

  12. Pass107,889 miles (+9,013)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    107,889 miles
    Test number
    636402192168
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAir leak from engine. advise check
    • NoteEngine check light on
    • NoteExhaust poor condition
    • NoteFuel cap damaged but seals
    • NoteS. r.s light on

  13. Fail98,876 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    555851281064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass98,876 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    918091581015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,656 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,656 miles
    Test number
    643549310188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  16. Pass98,656 miles (+4,387)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    98,656 miles
    Test number
    663549010167
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Pass94,269 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    94,269 miles
    Test number
    662114108027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,400 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,400 miles
    Test number
    380910107209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,133 miles
    Test number
    852456086109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R298 SLE

Does R298 SLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R298 SLE expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R298 SLE?
The MOT on R298 SLE expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R298 SLE done?
R298 SLE was recorded at 132,172 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 2,566 miles a year.
Has R298 SLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R298 SLE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on R298 SLE 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 R298 SLE find?
R298 SLE passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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