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Saab 900

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc

K97 FHMMOT history

K97 FHM is a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 1 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
131,266 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K97 FHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K97 FHM was last recorded at 131,266 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,222 miles · 11 May 2018
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
1,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,266 miles
  • 2018 – 131,222 miles
  • 2017 – 131,127 miles
  • 2016 – 128,230 miles
  • 2015 – 125,818 miles
  • 2013 – 122,440 miles
  • 2012 – 121,351 miles
  • 2011 – 118,437 miles
  • 2010 – 113,262 miles
  • 2009 – 109,634 miles
  • 2008 – 105,791 miles
  • 2007 – 102,098 miles
  • 2006 – 96,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,266 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,266 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,266 miles
    Test number
    390788539938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,222 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,222 miles
    Test number
    882827503993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,127 miles
    Test number
    326458503682
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  4. Fail131,127 miles (+2,897)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,127 miles
    Test number
    845994595260
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  5. Pass128,230 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,230 miles
    Test number
    900723171512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,818 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,818 miles
    Test number
    669457505164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,440 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,440 miles
    Test number
    547412333259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,351 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    121,351 miles
    Test number
    559700842163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,437 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,437 miles
    Test number
    239625941467
    • NoteNearside windscreen washer one hole not working

  10. Fail118,426 miles (+5,164)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    758880141170
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside windscreen washer one hole not working

  11. Pass113,262 miles (+3,628)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,262 miles
    Test number
    570570440170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres severely worn on edges

  12. Pass109,634 miles (+19)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    109,634 miles
    Test number
    584002449114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut in tread
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteOffside front suspension mounting prescribed area (inner wheel arch) covered by underseal
    • NoteOffside headlamp has no kick up

  13. Fail109,615 miles (+3,824)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,615 miles
    Test number
    531791549118
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut in tread
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteOffside headlamp has no kick up

  14. Pass105,791 miles (+12)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    944883648185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut in tread
    • NoteNearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area covered by underseal
    • NoteOffside wiper smearing screen slightly
    • NoteWindscreen washers partially blocked

  15. Fail105,779 miles (+3,681)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,779 miles
    Test number
    910241848106
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut in tread
    • NoteOffside wiper smearing screen slightly
    • NoteWindscreen washers partially blocked

  16. Pass102,098 miles (+5,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    213841747450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass96,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    183417236195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,506 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    101525936167
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Questions about K97 FHM

Does K97 FHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K97 FHM expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K97 FHM?
The MOT on K97 FHM expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K97 FHM done?
K97 FHM was recorded at 131,266 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 1,848 miles a year.
Has K97 FHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K97 FHM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on K97 FHM 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 K97 FHM find?
K97 FHM passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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