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Saab 9000 CSE

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,985 cc

R477 RHLMOT history

R477 RHL is a blue petrol Saab 9000 CSE first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
153,686 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R477 RHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9000 CSE
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R477 RHL was last recorded at 153,686 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,073 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,613 miles
Average per year
2,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,686 miles
  • 2025 – 152,073 miles
  • 2024 – 150,250 miles
  • 2023 – 148,488 miles
  • 2022 – 146,907 miles
  • 2021 – 145,385 miles
  • 2020 – 144,715 miles
  • 2019 – 142,767 miles
  • 2018 – 141,045 miles
  • 2017 – 138,645 miles
  • 2016 – 136,611 miles
  • 2015 – 134,346 miles
  • 2014 – 131,218 miles
  • 2013 – 129,029 miles
  • 2012 – 125,875 miles
  • 2011 – 124,131 miles
  • 2010 – 120,208 miles
  • 2009 – 112,869 miles
  • 2007 – 108,145 miles
  • 2006 – 100,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,686 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel rim bead damaged

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,686 miles (+1,613)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    153,686 miles
    Test number
    899746145625
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel rim bead damaged

  2. Pass152,073 miles (+1,823)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,073 miles
    Test number
    396217196552
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner quater panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  3. Pass150,250 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    150,250 miles
    Test number
    732863090163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded

  4. Pass148,488 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,488 miles
    Test number
    446233348094
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded

  5. Pass146,907 miles (+1,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,907 miles
    Test number
    744239300743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass145,385 miles (+670)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    145,385 miles
    Test number
    880857220361
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass144,715 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    144,715 miles
    Test number
    897044235231
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail144,695 miles (+1,928)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,695 miles
    Test number
    930125520953
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,767 miles (+1,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    142,767 miles
    Test number
    220888325790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass141,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,045 miles
    Test number
    227982082187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail141,045 miles (+2,400)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,045 miles
    Test number
    398664638045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass138,645 miles (+2,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,645 miles
    Test number
    713700127642
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass136,611 miles (+252)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,611 miles
    Test number
    921863609811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Fail136,359 miles (+2,013)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,359 miles
    Test number
    815120417135
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  15. Pass134,346 miles (+3,128)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,346 miles
    Test number
    219466345161
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCover sills fitted to vehicle
    • NoteFiller neck fuel pipes clips insecure

  16. Pass131,218 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    131,218 miles
    Test number
    365692244131
    • NoteOutter cover sills fitted

  17. Fail131,216 miles (+2,187)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,216 miles
    Test number
    368511144177
    • 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)
    • NoteOutter cover sills fitted

  18. Pass129,029 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,029 miles
    Test number
    347427953167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,697 miles (+2,822)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,697 miles
    Test number
    409071953110
    • FailureFuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  20. Pass125,875 miles (+1,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    125,875 miles
    Test number
    229569542110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass124,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    124,131 miles
    Test number
    337063151108
    • NoteStone chip in screen

  22. Fail124,131 miles (+3,923)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,131 miles
    Test number
    938651051169
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteStone chip in screen, engine light on dash

  23. Pass120,208 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    120,208 miles
    Test number
    713301410176
    • NoteMetal brake pipe @ n/s/r corroded
    • NoteMetal ferrules of flexible brake hoses corroded
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade has slight tear
    • NoteRear anti roll bar mounting bushes have some play
    • NoteWindscreen has slight damage in zone A ( contained within 10 mm dia. )

  24. Fail120,208 miles (+7,339)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,208 miles
    Test number
    712336900155
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteMetal brake pipe @ n/s/r corroded
    • NoteMetal ferrules of flexible brake hoses corroded
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade has slight tear
    • NoteRear anti roll bar mounting bushes have some play
    • NoteWindscreen has slight damage in zone A ( contained within 10 mm dia. )

  25. Pass112,869 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,869 miles
    Test number
    420633519199
    • NoteElements of high level brake light inop
    • NoteMetal ferrules of flexible brake hoses at rear corroded
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen in zone A { less than 10 mm in dia }
    • NoteSome metal brake pipes @ rear corroded

  26. Fail112,869 miles (+4,724)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,869 miles
    Test number
    891320219162
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteElements of high level brake light inop
    • NoteMetal ferrules of flexible brake hoses at rear corroded
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen in zone A { less than 10 mm in dia }
    • NoteSome metal brake pipes @ rear corroded

  27. Pass108,145 miles (+7,173)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    108,145 miles
    Test number
    462104647385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass100,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    100,972 miles
    Test number
    230999196109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R477 RHL

Does R477 RHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R477 RHL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R477 RHL?
The MOT on R477 RHL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R477 RHL done?
R477 RHL was recorded at 153,686 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,657 miles a year.
Has R477 RHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R477 RHL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2020.
Has the mileage on R477 RHL 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 R477 RHL find?
R477 RHL passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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