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Saab 900

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,985 cc

K73 CACMOT history

K73 CAC is a blue petrol Saab 900 first used on 16 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
187,550 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K73 CAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
16 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K73 CAC was last recorded at 187,550 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,507 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,550 miles
  • 2022 – 187,507 miles
  • 2021 – 187,124 miles
  • 2020 – 184,904 miles
  • 2019 – 181,225 miles
  • 2018 – 174,478 miles
  • 2017 – 168,083 miles
  • 2016 – 160,298 miles
  • 2015 – 151,405 miles
  • 2014 – 148,146 miles
  • 2011 – 146,583 miles
  • 2010 – 143,397 miles
  • 2009 – 139,058 miles
  • 2008 – 132,781 miles
  • 2007 – 129,289 miles
  • 2006 – 125,093 miles
  • 2005 – 121,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,550 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Several small exhaust blows

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,550 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    187,550 miles
    Test number
    955794742796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,507 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    187,507 miles
    Test number
    125454304787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass187,124 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    187,124 miles
    Test number
    142280281992
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,123 miles (+2,219)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,123 miles
    Test number
    418933007461
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around sill area to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    184,904 miles
    Test number
    150553990041
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail184,903 miles (+3,678)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,903 miles
    Test number
    395391004013
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass181,225 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    181,225 miles
    Test number
    238945529979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,223 miles (+6,745)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,223 miles
    Test number
    347057444848
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing to subframe near wishbone mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing near wishbone mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass174,478 miles (+6,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    174,478 miles
    Test number
    823745406384
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass168,083 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    168,083 miles
    Test number
    934214167511
    • AdvisorySeveral small exhaust blows

  11. Fail168,081 miles (+7,783)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,081 miles
    Test number
    424445146691
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides at wishbones (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySeveral small exhaust blows

  12. Pass160,298 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    160,298 miles
    Test number
    154353378795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail160,277 miles (+8,872)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,277 miles
    Test number
    853007808148
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail151,405 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,405 miles
    Test number
    205088465400
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass151,405 miles (+3,259)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,405 miles
    Test number
    465028365164
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass148,146 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,146 miles
    Test number
    175123584125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail146,583 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,583 miles
    Test number
    709510151290
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass146,583 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    146,583 miles
    Test number
    907170551229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,397 miles
    Test number
    270016740212
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass143,397 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    143,397 miles
    Test number
    272876640224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass139,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    139,058 miles
    Test number
    820927649263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail139,059 miles (+6,278)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,059 miles
    Test number
    604857949228
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass132,781 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    132,781 miles
    Test number
    474736458257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass129,289 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    129,289 miles
    Test number
    730502067246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass125,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    125,093 miles
    Test number
    142936536203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail125,093 miles (+3,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,093 miles
    Test number
    221416736251
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass121,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    121,741 miles
    Test number
    433424565213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K73 CAC

Does K73 CAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K73 CAC is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K73 CAC?
The MOT on K73 CAC is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K73 CAC done?
K73 CAC was recorded at 187,550 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has K73 CAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K73 CAC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on K73 CAC 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 K73 CAC find?
K73 CAC passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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