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Saab 900

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,985 cc

K98 LAPMOT history

K98 LAP is a green petrol Saab 900 first used on 26 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 230,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
230,640 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K98 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
26 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K98 LAP was last recorded at 230,640 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 3,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2017: 210,045 miles, lower than 210,209 miles on 1 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
227,396 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,244 miles
Average per year
5,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 230,640 miles
  • 2022 – 226,178 miles
  • 2021 – 223,182 miles
  • 2018 – 222,459 miles
  • 2017 – 210,045 miles
  • 2016 – 200,698 miles
  • 2015 – 188,097 miles
  • 2014 – 185,732 miles
  • 2007 – 140,331 miles
  • 2006 – 125,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,640 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,640 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    230,640 miles
    Test number
    267749285116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass227,396 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    227,396 miles
    Test number
    121860466651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass226,178 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    226,178 miles
    Test number
    880864528218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail226,172 miles (+2,990)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,172 miles
    Test number
    853244915931
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass223,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    223,182 miles
    Test number
    185011482613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail223,182 miles (+723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,182 miles
    Test number
    638681321066
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass222,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    222,459 miles
    Test number
    839202202929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail222,459 miles (+12,414)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,459 miles
    Test number
    553616410847
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass210,045 miles (-164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    210,045 miles
    Test number
    597542975894
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail210,209 miles (+9,511)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,209 miles
    Test number
    143137242748
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor/sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBOOT FLOOR CORRODED/HOLED AT TOW BRACKET
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass200,698 miles (+205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    200,698 miles
    Test number
    965974024192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWELDING REPAIRS TO NSF AND OSF INNER WINGS/REAR FLOOR PAN /OSF FLOOR PAN/REAR WHEELARCH

  12. Fail200,493 miles (+21)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,493 miles
    Test number
    123677211969
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/spring tower (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower inner arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/spring tower (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mount worn

  13. Fail200,472 miles (+12,375)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,472 miles
    Test number
    231310909583
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TOP SHOCK MOUNT (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TOP SHOCK MOUNT (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPOOR REPAIR TO DRIVERS FLOOR PAN

  14. Pass188,097 miles (+2,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    188,097 miles
    Test number
    398012405208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass185,732 miles (+3,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    185,732 miles
    Test number
    459993314249
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass182,214 miles (+41,883)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    182,214 miles
    Test number
    598661624016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,331 miles (+14,532)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    140,331 miles
    Test number
    370545337195
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

  18. Pass125,799 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    125,799 miles
    Test number
    744857936182
    • NoteN/S AND O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNT HAS CORROSION BUT NOT HOLED
    • NoteO/S/R 1/4 BUMPER MISSING
    • NoteO/S/R LIGHT LENS BROKEN

Questions about K98 LAP

Does K98 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K98 LAP is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K98 LAP?
The MOT on K98 LAP is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K98 LAP done?
K98 LAP was recorded at 230,640 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,348 miles a year.
Has K98 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K98 LAP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on K98 LAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K98 LAP find?
K98 LAP passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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