Saab logo

Saab 900

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,985 cc

R511 FSCMOT history

R511 FSC is a blue petrol Saab 900 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
152,417 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,821 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for R511 FSC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
R511 FSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
25 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R511 FSC was last recorded at 152,417 miles on 25 May 2023, 2,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2014: 121,959 miles, lower than 129,930 miles on 27 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,508 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,909 miles
Average per year
4,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,417 miles
  • 2022 – 149,508 miles
  • 2021 – 146,987 miles
  • 2020 – 144,899 miles
  • 2019 – 142,963 miles
  • 2018 – 140,331 miles
  • 2017 – 136,935 miles
  • 2016 – 133,736 miles
  • 2015 – 131,170 miles
  • 2014 – 121,959 miles
  • 2011 – 127,921 miles
  • 2010 – 124,058 miles
  • 2009 – 115,670 miles
  • 2008 – 100,532 miles
  • 2007 – 85,052 miles
  • 2006 – 75,449 miles
  • 2005 – 68,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,417 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,417 miles (+2,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,417 miles
    Test number
    653737050473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,508 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,508 miles
    Test number
    608568154823
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,478 miles (+2,491)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,478 miles
    Test number
    948990324561
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,987 miles (+2,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,987 miles
    Test number
    525793598766
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,899 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,899 miles
    Test number
    465296952798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,963 miles
    Test number
    801628648355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,963 miles (+2,632)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,963 miles
    Test number
    961562542709
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass140,331 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,331 miles
    Test number
    234638836962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,935 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    136,935 miles
    Test number
    271969930251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,736 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,736 miles
    Test number
    981257196121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,170 miles (+9,211)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,170 miles
    Test number
    348433655139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,959 miles (-7,971)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,959 miles
    Test number
    566182294078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,930 miles (+2,009)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,930 miles
    Test number
    898906384096
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  14. Pass127,921 miles (+3,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    127,921 miles
    Test number
    247198641372
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass124,058 miles (+8,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    124,058 miles
    Test number
    150979240344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass115,670 miles (+15,138)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    115,670 miles
    Test number
    511892239378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,532 miles
    Test number
    113627328346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,532 miles (+15,480)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,532 miles
    Test number
    472397428477
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBulkhead flexes when steering turns

  19. Pass85,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    983391357303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,052 miles (+9,603)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    740351847388
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSidewall damage to offside front tyre. Offside front suspension coil spring rusty. Rear brake discs inner faces possibly rusty.

  21. Pass75,449 miles (+7,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    75,449 miles
    Test number
    451020656414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    68,404 miles
    Test number
    213544355374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R511 FSC

Does R511 FSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R511 FSC expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R511 FSC?
The MOT on R511 FSC expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R511 FSC done?
R511 FSC was recorded at 152,417 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2023, an average of 4,821 miles a year.
Has R511 FSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R511 FSC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on R511 FSC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R511 FSC find?
R511 FSC passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all R511 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.