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Saab 900

Grey · Petrol · 1990 · 1,985 cc

G253 XOWMOT history

G253 XOW is a grey petrol Saab 900 first used on 30 Jan 1990. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 304,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2023
Mileage
304,033 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G253 XOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
30 Jan 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

G253 XOW was last recorded at 304,033 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 4,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
299,703 miles · 20 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,330 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 304,033 miles
  • 2021 – 299,703 miles
  • 2020 – 296,775 miles
  • 2019 – 291,937 miles
  • 2018 – 289,840 miles
  • 2017 – 286,447 miles
  • 2016 – 279,172 miles
  • 2014 – 272,880 miles
  • 2013 – 264,251 miles
  • 2012 – 256,998 miles
  • 2010 – 256,989 miles
  • 2009 – 244,661 miles
  • 2008 – 235,521 miles
  • 2007 – 224,133 miles
  • 2006 – 214,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass304,033 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass304,033 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    304,033 miles
    Test number
    476136343832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass299,703 miles (+2,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    299,703 miles
    Test number
    472068073966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play steering rack end n/s (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass296,775 miles (+4,838)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    296,775 miles
    Test number
    436136932032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass291,937 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    291,937 miles
    Test number
    456835070091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass289,840 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    289,840 miles
    Test number
    624692278592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass286,447 miles (+7,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    286,447 miles
    Test number
    929223900781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass279,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    279,172 miles
    Test number
    415999590234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail279,172 miles (+6,292)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,172 miles
    Test number
    462287389357
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans adjacent to jacking points (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass272,880 miles (+8,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    272,880 miles
    Test number
    187113514184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass264,251 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    264,251 miles
    Test number
    238588403106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass256,998 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    256,998 miles
    Test number
    146481622105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail256,996 miles (+7)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,996 miles
    Test number
    827721912168
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail256,989 miles (+12,328)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,989 miles
    Test number
    912011030263
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass244,661 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    244,661 miles
    Test number
    241810939256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail244,119 miles (+8,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,119 miles
    Test number
    301416819227
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass235,521 miles (+11,388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    235,521 miles
    Test number
    194181238250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass224,133 miles (+10,098)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    224,133 miles
    Test number
    883628797109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass214,035 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    214,035 miles
    Test number
    473441226245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail214,020 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,020 miles
    Test number
    374489256138
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about G253 XOW

Does G253 XOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G253 XOW expired on 27 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G253 XOW?
The MOT on G253 XOW expired on 27 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G253 XOW done?
G253 XOW was recorded at 304,033 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has G253 XOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G253 XOW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on G253 XOW 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 G253 XOW find?
G253 XOW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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