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Saab 9000 CSE

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,985 cc

S79 AVLMOT history

S79 AVL is a silver petrol Saab 9000 CSE first used on 8 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
112,222 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 AVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9000 CSE
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S79 AVL was last recorded at 112,222 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,844 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
378 miles
Average per year
3,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,222 miles
  • 2024 – 111,844 miles
  • 2023 – 111,839 miles
  • 2022 – 109,881 miles
  • 2021 – 109,025 miles
  • 2020 – 108,703 miles
  • 2019 – 107,432 miles
  • 2018 – 104,643 miles
  • 2017 – 102,063 miles
  • 2016 – 100,925 miles
  • 2015 – 99,273 miles
  • 2014 – 95,975 miles
  • 2013 – 89,475 miles
  • 2012 – 81,833 miles
  • 2011 – 76,405 miles
  • 2010 – 69,175 miles
  • 2009 – 55,131 miles
  • 2008 – 45,700 miles
  • 2007 – 45,334 miles
  • 2006 – 43,321 miles
  • 2005 – 42,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,222 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TRANSVERSE (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODEDRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSINGRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PIN DAMAGED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front WING CORRODED

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,222 miles (+378)2 dangerous6 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,222 miles
    Test number
    770469685864
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TRANSVERSE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PIN DAMAGED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WING CORRODED

  2. Pass111,844 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,844 miles
    Test number
    957180304636
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near rear inner sill corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension has surface corrosion all over
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all jacking points have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,839 miles (+1,958)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,839 miles
    Test number
    712820661616
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge is bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door doesnt open from inside or out (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear seat back doesnt clip in (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near fuel tank and rear brake flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass109,881 miles (+856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    364811512748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass109,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,025 miles
    Test number
    489619721429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front brake flexi hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear brake pipes near tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail109,025 miles (+322)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,025 miles
    Test number
    706783714263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front brake flexi hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear brake pipes near tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass108,703 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,703 miles
    Test number
    802130756875
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER TUBE HOSE CLIP INSECURE
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  8. Fail108,702 miles (+1,270)2 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,702 miles
    Test number
    711507261714
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
    • AdvisoryFUEL FILLER TUBE HOSE CLIP INSECURE
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  9. Pass107,432 miles (+2,789)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,432 miles
    Test number
    825150500684
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  10. Pass104,643 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,643 miles
    Test number
    910610974566
    • AdvisoryALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE/TURBO JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail104,642 miles (+2,579)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,642 miles
    Test number
    245836651774
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE/TURBO JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass102,063 miles (+1,138)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    965574276904
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes + front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  13. Pass100,925 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    420382799848
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear mudflap insecure and rubbing tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp hazed
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  14. Fail100,924 miles (+1,651)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,924 miles
    Test number
    961066265955
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect + headlamp hazed (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear mudflap insecure and rubbing tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp hazed
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  15. Pass99,273 miles (+3,298)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,273 miles
    Test number
    416094508173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps hazed
    • AdvisoryRear suspension componants corroded

  16. Pass95,975 miles (+6,500)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,975 miles
    Test number
    396387154345
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteHeadlamps hazed
    • NotePetrol cap damaged but still seals

  17. Pass89,475 miles (+7,642)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,475 miles
    Test number
    899778433385
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll rear suspension components corroded
    • NoteHeadlamps hazed

  18. Pass81,833 miles (+5,428)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    467621442457
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly hazed

  19. Pass76,405 miles (+7,230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    756163651378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly hazed

  20. Pass69,175 miles (+7,473)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,175 miles
    Test number
    174865150320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear centre exhaust box has a pin hole in top surface

  21. Pass61,702 miles (+6,571)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,702 miles
    Test number
    160897100426
    • NoteFront indicators fading
    • NoteHeadlamp patterns deteriorating
    • NoteSlight play rear anti roll bushes

  22. Pass55,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,131 miles
    Test number
    801401629016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail55,126 miles (+9,426)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,126 miles
    Test number
    381911129018
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass45,700 miles (+366)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    124745228069
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp broken
    • NoteN/s/f inner c/v boot leaking

  25. Pass45,334 miles (+2,013)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,334 miles
    Test number
    853395897201
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake pipes cannot be seen properly
    • NoteSlight cracking at nearside front cv boot
    • NoteSlight wear on brake discs and disc pads cannot be seen properly

  26. Pass43,321 miles (+1,270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    841740306311
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake pipes cannot be seen properly

  27. Pass42,051 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    151276175269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront disc pads cannot be seen properly
    • NotePin hole blow in front flexible exhaust section
    • NoteSlight crack in nearside mirror glass
    • NoteVery slight play in steering rack or steering column wear

Questions about S79 AVL

Does S79 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S79 AVL expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S79 AVL?
The MOT on S79 AVL expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S79 AVL done?
S79 AVL was recorded at 112,222 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 3,600 miles a year.
Has S79 AVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 AVL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S79 AVL 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 S79 AVL find?
S79 AVL failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; stop lamp(s) all not working; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel, and 18 more.

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