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Saab 900

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc

L104 BPFMOT history

L104 BPF is a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 230,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
230,590 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L104 BPF
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 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L104 BPF was last recorded at 230,590 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,688 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,902 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,590 miles
  • 2025 – 226,688 miles
  • 2024 – 223,647 miles
  • 2023 – 220,025 miles
  • 2022 – 217,991 miles
  • 2021 – 215,792 miles
  • 2020 – 214,148 miles
  • 2019 – 213,404 miles
  • 2018 – 210,530 miles
  • 2017 – 208,054 miles
  • 2016 – 202,494 miles
  • 2015 – 197,824 miles
  • 2014 – 194,442 miles
  • 2013 – 190,130 miles
  • 2012 – 185,682 miles
  • 2011 – 176,358 miles
  • 2010 – 174,940 miles
  • 2009 – 172,849 miles
  • 2008 – 168,201 miles
  • 2007 – 159,692 miles
  • 2006 – 147,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,590 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,590 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    230,590 miles
    Test number
    549365691936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass226,688 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    226,688 miles
    Test number
    710275512022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass223,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    223,647 miles
    Test number
    170290503276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail223,647 miles (+3,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,647 miles
    Test number
    760058004435
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass220,025 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    220,025 miles
    Test number
    757578295283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass217,991 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    217,991 miles
    Test number
    560006030976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass215,792 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    215,792 miles
    Test number
    507909802307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail215,787 miles (+1,639)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,787 miles
    Test number
    877420402390
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass214,148 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    214,148 miles
    Test number
    280268669519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass213,404 miles (+2,874)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    213,404 miles
    Test number
    993487520764
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under seal

  11. Pass210,530 miles (+2,476)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    210,530 miles
    Test number
    134123825065
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under seal

  12. Pass208,054 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    208,054 miles
    Test number
    198512452111
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect welding repairs due to under seal

  13. Fail207,981 miles (+5,487)4 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,981 miles
    Test number
    410049660093
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps dull
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light appears to be disconnected
    • AdvisoryUnable to check underside of vehicle due to underseal

  14. Pass202,494 miles (+4,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    202,494 miles
    Test number
    998034713589
    • AdvisoryPlay detected at steering wheel
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to underseal

  15. Pass197,824 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    197,824 miles
    Test number
    339522572499
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect welding repair due to underseal

  16. Fail197,824 miles (+3,382)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,824 miles
    Test number
    599446065305
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass194,442 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    194,442 miles
    Test number
    469538034204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass190,130 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    190,130 miles
    Test number
    545041133224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass185,682 miles (+9,324)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    185,682 miles
    Test number
    325308432408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass176,358 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    176,358 miles
    Test number
    918048231231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass174,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    174,940 miles
    Test number
    414759830252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail174,940 miles (+101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,940 miles
    Test number
    860539030271
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Fail174,839 miles (+1,990)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,839 miles
    Test number
    280158100241
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteSlight up and down movement at steering wheel

  24. Pass172,849 miles (+4,648)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    172,849 miles
    Test number
    202432189173
    • NoteTop headcloth at rear faulty

  25. Pass168,201 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    168,201 miles
    Test number
    130929388104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass159,692 miles (+11,755)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    159,692 miles
    Test number
    402781497161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass147,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    147,937 miles
    Test number
    792002216252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L104 BPF

Does L104 BPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L104 BPF is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L104 BPF?
The MOT on L104 BPF is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L104 BPF done?
L104 BPF was recorded at 230,590 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has L104 BPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L104 BPF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L104 BPF 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 L104 BPF find?
L104 BPF passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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