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Saab 900

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,985 cc

R389 HBVMOT history

R389 HBV is a silver petrol Saab 900 first used on 15 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
145,720 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 HBV
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
15 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 HBV was last recorded at 145,720 miles on 21 Sept 2022, 8,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,282 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
8,438 miles
Average per year
3,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,720 miles
  • 2021 – 137,282 miles
  • 2020 – 130,376 miles
  • 2019 – 126,383 miles
  • 2018 – 122,335 miles
  • 2017 – 115,725 miles
  • 2016 – 109,423 miles
  • 2015 – 101,144 miles
  • 2014 – 92,032 miles
  • 2013 – 91,597 miles
  • 2012 – 88,737 miles
  • 2011 – 84,740 miles
  • 2010 – 83,963 miles
  • 2009 – 82,234 miles
  • 2008 – 81,518 miles
  • 2007 – 80,363 miles
  • 2006 – 79,174 miles
  • 2005 – 77,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,720 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,720 miles
    Test number
    757161378674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,720 miles (+8,438)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,720 miles
    Test number
    140864840290
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass137,282 miles (+6,906)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,282 miles
    Test number
    908645629522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,376 miles (+3,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,376 miles
    Test number
    443430844242
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass126,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,383 miles
    Test number
    218023312444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,383 miles (+4,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,383 miles
    Test number
    919202440801
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass122,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,335 miles
    Test number
    824614251944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,333 miles (+6,608)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,333 miles
    Test number
    308949914816
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,725 miles (+6,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    448949038032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass109,423 miles (+8,279)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,423 miles
    Test number
    547202845586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,144 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,144 miles
    Test number
    568306851512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,032 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    676807324207
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing

  13. Fail92,032 miles (+435)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    548896024266
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing

  14. Pass91,597 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,597 miles
    Test number
    367395933473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,737 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    329663722491
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,737 miles (+3,997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    899473422204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,740 miles (+777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,740 miles
    Test number
    838654921208
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass83,963 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,963 miles
    Test number
    804322070149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,234 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,234 miles
    Test number
    991389469181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,518 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    874438868134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,363 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    80,363 miles
    Test number
    461470377102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,174 miles (+1,911)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,174 miles
    Test number
    602143956152
    • NoteUp and down movement in steering wheel, unable to see componants.

  23. Pass77,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2006
    Odometer
    77,263 miles
    Test number
    140442055111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R389 HBV

Does R389 HBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R389 HBV expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R389 HBV?
The MOT on R389 HBV expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R389 HBV done?
R389 HBV was recorded at 145,720 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2022, an average of 3,956 miles a year.
Has R389 HBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 HBV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R389 HBV 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 HBV find?
R389 HBV passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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