Saab 900
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc
K51 YJAMOT history
K51 YJA is a red petrol Saab 900 first used on 22 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 127,225 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K51 YJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Saab
- Model
- 900
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 22 May 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
K51 YJA was last recorded at 127,225 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 126,408 miles · 13 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 817 miles
- Average per year
- 2,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,225 miles
- 2023 – 126,408 miles
- 2022 – 124,363 miles
- 2021 – 124,178 miles
- 2020 – 119,909 miles
- 2019 – 119,750 miles
- 2017 – 118,114 miles
- 2016 – 114,760 miles
- 2015 – 111,847 miles
- 2014 – 108,091 miles
- 2013 – 104,740 miles
- 2012 – 101,853 miles
- 2011 – 98,606 miles
- 2010 – 94,242 miles
- 2009 – 88,898 miles
- 2008 – 84,129 miles
- 2007 – 80,283 miles
- 2006 – 75,453 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail127,225 miles
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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 Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both front seats do not tilt forward as manufacturer intended
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail127,225 miles (+817)5 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,225 miles
- Test number
- 170531841365
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass126,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 126,408 miles
- Test number
- 681970394476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,408 miles (+2,045)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,408 miles
- Test number
- 154329384267
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass124,363 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 124,363 miles
- Test number
- 461556617355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,178 miles (+4,269)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,178 miles
- Test number
- 144448591794
- DangerousOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill by seat seat anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure corner section loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scortched, pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers top rubber mounts perishing and splitting
Pass119,909 miles (+35)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 119,909 miles
- Test number
- 818921170766
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front seats do not tilt forward as manufacturer intended
- AdvisoryFront suspension corroded due to age of vehicle
- AdvisorySome underbody areas undersealed making them hard to inspect
Fail119,874 miles (+124)2 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,874 miles
- Test number
- 378401940121
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front seats do not tilt forward as manufacturer intended
- AdvisoryFront suspension corroded in general due to age of vehicle
- AdvisorySome areas undersealed making them hard to inspect
Fail119,750 miles (+1,636)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,750 miles
- Test number
- 133843735078
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,114 miles (+54)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 118,114 miles
- Test number
- 486736947260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail118,060 miles (+3,300)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,060 miles
- Test number
- 131810524186
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Close to lower suspension arm attachment (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tie rod rear mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shockabsorber top mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Battery support floor (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,760 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 114,760 miles
- Test number
- 965021471560
- AdvisoryFront REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED
- AdvisoryLIGHT SCRATHES ON WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail114,760 miles (+2,913)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,760 miles
- Test number
- 144271226708
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED
- AdvisoryLIGHT SCRATHES ON WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE ZONE A
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass111,847 miles (+3,756)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 111,847 miles
- Test number
- 348872285184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,091 miles (+3,351)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 108,091 miles
- Test number
- 206776074470
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteDrivers door has slight corrosion along base of door
Pass104,740 miles (+2,887)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 104,740 miles
- Test number
- 879959073159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass101,853 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 101,853 miles
- Test number
- 728207772158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder
Fail101,853 miles (+3,247)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,853 miles
- Test number
- 747577472109
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder
Pass98,606 miles (+4,364)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 98,606 miles
- Test number
- 359681281124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,242 miles (+5,344)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 94,242 miles
- Test number
- 391876770109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,898 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,898 miles
- Test number
- 630775079161
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass88,898 miles (+4,769)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 88,898 miles
- Test number
- 674685479116
- NoteOil leak
Pass84,129 miles (+3,846)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 84,129 miles
- Test number
- 794208368106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,283 miles (+4,830)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 80,283 miles
- Test number
- 104089267142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,453 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 75,453 miles
- Test number
- 950746856112
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Questions about K51 YJA
- Does K51 YJA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K51 YJA expired on 12 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K51 YJA?
- The MOT on K51 YJA expired on 12 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K51 YJA done?
- K51 YJA was recorded at 127,225 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 2,753 miles a year.
- Has K51 YJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K51 YJA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on K51 YJA 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 K51 YJA find?
- K51 YJA failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 1 minor defect: exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition; front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 4 more.
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