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Saab 900

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

678 ELMOT history

678 EL is a red petrol Saab 900 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
78,884 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
678 EL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

678 EL was last recorded at 78,884 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,766 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
2,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,884 miles
  • 2023 – 78,766 miles
  • 2022 – 78,234 miles
  • 2021 – 77,400 miles
  • 2020 – 76,582 miles
  • 2019 – 75,819 miles
  • 2018 – 74,172 miles
  • 2017 – 72,212 miles
  • 2016 – 70,961 miles
  • 2015 – 68,511 miles
  • 2014 – 65,920 miles
  • 2013 – 62,186 miles
  • 2012 – 58,696 miles
  • 2011 – 56,236 miles
  • 2010 – 53,348 miles
  • 2009 – 48,677 miles
  • 2008 – 43,051 miles
  • 2007 – 38,986 miles
  • 2006 – 35,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,884 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,884 miles (+118)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,884 miles
    Test number
    815593169418
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    321568936234
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,766 miles (+532)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,766 miles
    Test number
    238603525404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,234 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,234 miles
    Test number
    933446800014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,400 miles
    Test number
    675360822416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,400 miles (+818)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,400 miles
    Test number
    406170930697
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass76,582 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,582 miles
    Test number
    187728304673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,819 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    366716757150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,172 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    601545864780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,212 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,212 miles
    Test number
    668356538022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,961 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,961 miles
    Test number
    426386610932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    986198193420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,511 miles (+2,591)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    512344135785
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass65,920 miles (+3,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    367520164297
    • NoteRear exhaust box is falling apart in side

  15. Pass62,186 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,186 miles
    Test number
    349322563256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,696 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    168060172276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,236 miles (+2,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,236 miles
    Test number
    378845261488
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has small bitt missing from side wall

  18. Pass53,348 miles (+4,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,348 miles
    Test number
    144879050279
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass48,677 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,677 miles
    Test number
    171101379299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail48,677 miles (+5,626)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,677 miles
    Test number
    281211079285
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass43,051 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,051 miles
    Test number
    573103268287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,986 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,986 miles
    Test number
    991305057229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,648 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    850590776287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,523 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    304234066404
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 678 EL

What vehicle is registration 678 EL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 678 EL on a red petrol Saab 900 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 678 EL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 678 EL expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 678 EL?
The MOT on 678 EL expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 678 EL done?
678 EL was recorded at 78,884 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 2,399 miles a year.
Has 678 EL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 678 EL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 678 EL 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 678 EL find?
678 EL passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; oil leak, but not excessive.

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