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Saab 900

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,985 cc

R790 RDCMOT history

R790 RDC is a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 96,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
96,680 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R790 RDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R790 RDC was last recorded at 96,680 miles on 18 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,679 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,680 miles
  • 2025 – 87,426 miles
  • 2024 – 71,329 miles
  • 2023 – 66,534 miles
  • 2022 – 66,533 miles
  • 2021 – 58,104 miles
  • 2020 – 57,136 miles
  • 2019 – 56,622 miles
  • 2017 – 54,036 miles
  • 2016 – 51,669 miles
  • 2015 – 49,317 miles
  • 2014 – 46,571 miles
  • 2013 – 43,640 miles
  • 2012 – 40,497 miles
  • 2011 – 37,779 miles
  • 2010 – 35,574 miles
  • 2009 – 33,178 miles
  • 2008 – 31,303 miles
  • 2007 – 30,542 miles
  • 2006 – 29,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,680 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Underside Corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Shock Mounts Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,680 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,680 miles
    Test number
    548927446580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,679 miles (+9,253)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,679 miles
    Test number
    452641359562
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,426 miles (+94)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    996700152922
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock Mounts Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  4. Fail87,332 miles (+16,003)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,332 miles
    Test number
    600558823180
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock Mounts Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  5. Pass71,329 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,329 miles
    Test number
    369462878937
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded
    • AdvisoryShock Mounts Corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside Corroded

  6. Fail71,242 miles (+4,708)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,242 miles
    Test number
    405031733192
    • DangerousFuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire rubber pipe to fuel filter neck (6.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper shock mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Pass66,534 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    747306038051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,533 miles (+8,429)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,533 miles
    Test number
    971151131119
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass58,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    665794770876
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail58,104 miles (+479)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    128455853942
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass57,625 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    257509372341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding.

  12. Fail57,622 miles (+486)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    580252798095
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding.

  13. Pass57,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    397968826624
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperative.
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs has surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body.

  14. Fail57,136 miles (+514)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    520712218004
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps inoperative.
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs has surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body.

  15. Pass56,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,622 miles
    Test number
    129499647933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear offside rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFuel filter and unions badly corroded

  16. Fail56,622 miles (+2,586)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,622 miles
    Test number
    154766356555
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on with side lights (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear offside rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFuel filter and unions badly corroded

  17. Pass54,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,036 miles
    Test number
    217677340470
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corrded

  18. Fail54,028 miles (+2,359)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,028 miles
    Test number
    574127090784
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corrded

  19. Pass51,669 miles (+2,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,669 miles
    Test number
    556549943169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cracking in tyre side wall

  20. Pass49,317 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,317 miles
    Test number
    569061305285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail49,317 miles (+2,746)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,317 miles
    Test number
    259028795113
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn bald inside and outter edges
    • NoteOsf tyre bald inside edge

  22. Pass46,571 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,571 miles
    Test number
    295842304250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    807131013213
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail43,640 miles (+3,143)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    155141313224
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass40,497 miles (+2,718)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,497 miles
    Test number
    656396502237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass37,779 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    307329681140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,574 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,574 miles
    Test number
    242230290183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,178 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,178 miles
    Test number
    643634399177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,303 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,303 miles
    Test number
    212145908208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,542 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,542 miles
    Test number
    814986417224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass29,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,199 miles
    Test number
    561279796178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R790 RDC

Does R790 RDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R790 RDC is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R790 RDC?
The MOT on R790 RDC is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R790 RDC done?
R790 RDC was recorded at 96,680 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has R790 RDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R790 RDC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R790 RDC 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 R790 RDC find?
R790 RDC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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