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Saab 900

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,985 cc

R389 DNWMOT history

R389 DNW is a silver petrol Saab 900 first used on 26 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
116,790 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 DNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 DNW was last recorded at 116,790 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,788 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,790 miles
  • 2022 – 112,797 miles
  • 2021 – 109,292 miles
  • 2020 – 107,325 miles
  • 2019 – 101,964 miles
  • 2017 – 95,849 miles
  • 2016 – 92,379 miles
  • 2015 – 91,194 miles
  • 2014 – 90,089 miles
  • 2013 – 88,940 miles
  • 2012 – 87,452 miles
  • 2011 – 84,284 miles
  • 2010 – 81,918 miles
  • 2009 – 78,973 miles
  • 2008 – 69,694 miles
  • 2007 – 64,068 miles
  • 2006 – 57,925 miles
  • 2005 – 52,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,790 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,790 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,790 miles
    Test number
    851328814004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,788 miles (+3,991)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    162933975173
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    135461032906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,795 miles (+3,503)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,795 miles
    Test number
    826427198487
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass109,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    757228677676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,292 miles (+1,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    917609504670
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,325 miles
    Test number
    925116162218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,323 miles (+5,359)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,323 miles
    Test number
    868509532873
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,964 miles (+6,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,964 miles
    Test number
    737228395233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,849 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,849 miles
    Test number
    367697602288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,843 miles (+3,464)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,843 miles
    Test number
    780701714650
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor pan (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass92,379 miles (+1,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    853695794882
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly towards the inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass91,194 miles (+1,105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,194 miles
    Test number
    489852841227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexible section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside of drivers view of the road

  14. Pass90,089 miles (+1,149)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,089 miles
    Test number
    336988984235
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside of drivers view

  15. Pass88,940 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,940 miles
    Test number
    677676393262
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSome high level brake lights not working

  16. Fail88,932 miles (+1,480)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,932 miles
    Test number
    417036393253
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSome high level brake lights not working

  17. Pass87,452 miles (+3,168)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,452 miles
    Test number
    565557102334
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades have started to split

  18. Pass84,284 miles (+2,366)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,284 miles
    Test number
    648122391239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade has started to split

  19. Pass81,918 miles (+2,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    613147500300
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass78,973 miles (+9,279)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,973 miles
    Test number
    871590409308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating slightly

  21. Pass69,694 miles (+5,626)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    383561298276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  22. Pass64,068 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,068 miles
    Test number
    670973307309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,925 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,925 miles
    Test number
    100525706354
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass57,925 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,925 miles
    Test number
    253365706357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,458 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    923204705350
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but still secure and legible, however, replacement strongly recommended!!

Questions about R389 DNW

Does R389 DNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 DNW expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 DNW?
The MOT on R389 DNW expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 DNW done?
R389 DNW was recorded at 116,790 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 3,699 miles a year.
Has R389 DNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 DNW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R389 DNW 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 R389 DNW find?
R389 DNW passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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