
Saab 9-3
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,290 cc
R426 PCFMOT history
R426 PCF is a red petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 24 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 107,391 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,777 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R426 PCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 9-3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,290 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 24 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R426 PCF was last recorded at 107,391 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 107,386 miles · 11 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,777 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 107,391 miles
- 2021 – 107,386 miles
- 2019 – 107,299 miles
- 2018 – 107,201 miles
- 2017 – 106,814 miles
- 2016 – 106,061 miles
- 2015 – 104,694 miles
- 2014 – 102,386 miles
- 2013 – 99,568 miles
- 2012 – 95,788 miles
- 2011 – 91,774 miles
- 2010 – 87,280 miles
- 2009 – 82,509 miles
- 2008 – 76,471 miles
- 2007 – 69,492 miles
- 2006 – 63,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryAll exhaust system corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,391 miles (+5)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,391 miles
- Test number
- 614212618568
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
- AdvisoryAll exhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
Fail107,386 miles (+87)7 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,386 miles
- Test number
- 511298227546
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
- AdvisoryAll exhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
Pass107,299 miles19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,299 miles
- Test number
- 282817699655
- AdvisoryAll sections of exhaust system generally corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arch body slightly corroded
- AdvisoryCheck engine MIL indicates a malfunction
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi/CAT section slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer tread
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp glass lens damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly tight
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
- AdvisorySpare tyre under inflated
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Fail107,299 miles (+98)1 major19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,299 miles
- Test number
- 303954313845
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component missing ABS target wheel teeth corroded away (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryAll sections of exhaust system generally corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arch body slightly corroded
- AdvisoryCheck engine MIL indicates a malfunction
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi/CAT section slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer tread
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp glass lens damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly tight
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
- AdvisorySpare tyre under inflated
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Pass107,201 miles19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 107,201 miles
- Test number
- 235881458295
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust flexi section deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi/CAT section slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut but not reaching the cords at the time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer tread
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged target wheel corroded (3.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisorySpare tyre under inflated
Fail107,201 miles (+387)1 failure1 repaired20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,201 miles
- Test number
- 580134615906
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust flexi section deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi/CAT section slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut but not reaching the cords at the time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer tread
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged target wheel corroded (3.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryEngine oil level on min mark
- AdvisorySpare tyre under inflated
Pass106,814 miles (+753)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 106,814 miles
- Test number
- 510836196430
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentral and front sections of the exhaust starting to deteriorate.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut but not reaching the cords at the time of the test.
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
Pass106,061 miles (+1,367)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 106,061 miles
- Test number
- 681768515575
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
Fail104,694 miles5 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,694 miles
- Test number
- 409309965045
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass104,694 miles (+2,308)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 104,694 miles
- Test number
- 888059365006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass102,386 miles (+2,818)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 102,386 miles
- Test number
- 325330394088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass99,568 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 99,568 miles
- Test number
- 925989573070
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteFront exhaust flexi/CAT section deteriorated
Fail99,568 miles (+3,780)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,568 miles
- Test number
- 365667173060
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteFront exhaust flexi/CAT section deteriorated
- NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass95,788 miles (+4,014)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 95,788 miles
- Test number
- 646280782061
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass91,774 miles (+4,494)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 91,774 miles
- Test number
- 958734381062
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass87,280 miles (+4,771)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 87,280 miles
- Test number
- 113877870046
- NoteRear tyres perrishing
Pass82,509 miles (+6,038)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 82,509 miles
- Test number
- 753876979003
- NoteNearside rear tyre has been run flat
Pass76,471 miles (+6,979)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 76,471 miles
- Test number
- 521759378021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside washers weak
Pass69,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 69,492 miles
- Test number
- 322179777003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,492 miles (+5,948)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,492 miles
- Test number
- 142119277002
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNearside rear inner and nearside front outer wheel rims damaged
- NoteSome washer jets not working
Pass63,544 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 63,544 miles
- Test number
- 671170786027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about R426 PCF
- Does R426 PCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R426 PCF expired on 3 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R426 PCF?
- The MOT on R426 PCF expired on 3 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R426 PCF done?
- R426 PCF was recorded at 107,391 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 2,777 miles a year.
- Has R426 PCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R426 PCF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on R426 PCF 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 R426 PCF find?
- R426 PCF passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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