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Saab 900

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc

K98 BNFMOT history

K98 BNF is a red petrol Saab 900 first used on 29 Jun 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 300,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
300,415 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K98 BNF
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
29 Jun 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K98 BNF was last recorded at 300,415 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
300,333 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
8,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 300,415 miles
  • 2022 – 300,333 miles
  • 2021 – 300,316 miles
  • 2020 – 300,299 miles
  • 2019 – 297,354 miles
  • 2018 – 293,576 miles
  • 2017 – 291,053 miles
  • 2016 – 284,763 miles
  • 2015 – 274,316 miles
  • 2014 – 265,428 miles
  • 2013 – 252,176 miles
  • 2012 – 239,485 miles
  • 2011 – 226,345 miles
  • 2010 – 210,650 miles
  • 2009 – 194,817 miles
  • 2008 – 182,213 miles
  • 2007 – 167,318 miles
  • 2006 – 148,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass300,415 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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass300,415 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    300,415 miles
    Test number
    415541610278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass300,333 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    300,333 miles
    Test number
    729895821436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass300,316 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    300,316 miles
    Test number
    120074949077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass300,299 miles (+2,945)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    300,299 miles
    Test number
    908893832736
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass297,354 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    297,354 miles
    Test number
    365680012766
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail297,350 miles (+3,774)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,350 miles
    Test number
    873108590603
    • MajorEmissions not tested OIL LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOOR APERTURE (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass293,576 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    293,576 miles
    Test number
    811678921335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass291,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    291,053 miles
    Test number
    725399047589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail291,053 miles (+6,290)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,053 miles
    Test number
    812011649853
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass284,763 miles (+10,447)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    284,763 miles
    Test number
    497005999767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass274,316 miles (+8,888)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    274,316 miles
    Test number
    977049685090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight underbody corrosion

  12. Pass265,428 miles (+6)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    265,428 miles
    Test number
    306423184054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail265,422 miles (+13,246)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,422 miles
    Test number
    136398074016
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass252,176 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    252,176 miles
    Test number
    126518573088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail252,170 miles (+12,685)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,170 miles
    Test number
    379801473068
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass239,485 miles (+13,140)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    239,485 miles
    Test number
    207632672038
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass226,345 miles (+11)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    226,345 miles
    Test number
    196162181083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  18. Fail226,334 miles (+15,684)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,334 miles
    Test number
    718666171021
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass210,650 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    210,650 miles
    Test number
    652532190096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail209,262 miles (+14,445)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,262 miles
    Test number
    283897660056
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass194,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    194,817 miles
    Test number
    662374569097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail194,817 miles (+12,604)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,817 miles
    Test number
    553232169057
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront suspension arms and rear axle corroded.

  23. Pass182,213 miles (+14,895)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    182,213 miles
    Test number
    293351898057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass167,318 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    167,318 miles
    Test number
    253275287036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail166,972 miles (+18,075)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,972 miles
    Test number
    922668277098
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth sides track rod end grease covers split. †left hand lower ball joint grease cover split.

  26. Pass148,897 miles (+450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    148,897 miles
    Test number
    134593096419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail148,447 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,447 miles
    Test number
    551996386037
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about K98 BNF

Does K98 BNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K98 BNF expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K98 BNF?
The MOT on K98 BNF expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K98 BNF done?
K98 BNF was recorded at 300,415 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 8,460 miles a year.
Has K98 BNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K98 BNF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2019.
Has the mileage on K98 BNF 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 K98 BNF find?
K98 BNF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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