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Saab 900

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 2,119 cc

L105 XLTMOT history

L105 XLT is a green petrol Saab 900 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 170,852 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,852 km
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,240 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L105 XLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,119 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L105 XLT was last recorded at 170,852 km on 11 Dec 2025, 4,580 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,272 km · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,580 km
Average per year
6,240 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,852 km
  • 2024 – 166,272 km
  • 2023 – 157,361 km
  • 2021 – 144,715 km
  • 2016 – 110,627 km
  • 2013 – 92,082 km
  • 2012 – 86,938 km
  • 2009 – 66,026 km
  • 2008 – 59,711 km
  • 2007 – 53,159 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,852 km
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f c/v gator poor condition (leaking grease) left hand side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning left hand side rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f c/v gator poor condition right hand side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view right hand side (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r boot floor corroded hole right hand side rear
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r light lamp lens poor condition. right hand side rear
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s/front seat belt catch damaged but working at time test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,852 km (+4,580)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,852 km
    Test number
    954069399877
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f c/v gator poor condition (leaking grease) left hand side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning left hand side rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f c/v gator poor condition right hand side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view right hand side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r boot floor corroded hole right hand side rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s/r light lamp lens poor condition. right hand side rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,272 km (+8,911)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,272 km
    Test number
    410682320369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,361 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,361 km
    Test number
    366087565095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,239 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,239 miles
    Test number
    951847153168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail151,236 miles6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,236 miles
    Test number
    414293672558
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass144,715 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,715 km
    Test number
    969126722754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    626663860872
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail135,682 miles (+5,188)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    217992473390
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,494 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,494 miles
    Test number
    347450327276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,479 miles (+4,029)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,479 miles
    Test number
    605338623880
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass126,450 miles (+5,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,450 miles
    Test number
    852638905884
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass120,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,549 miles
    Test number
    660437196723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/front seat belt catch damaged but working at time test

  13. Fail120,549 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,549 miles
    Test number
    477370842882
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/front seat belt catch damaged but working at time test

  14. Pass110,627 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,627 km
    Test number
    494100674078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,627 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,627 km
    Test number
    654101061015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass104,012 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,012 miles
    Test number
    527623125247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,009 miles (+6,582)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,009 miles
    Test number
    352820476083
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass97,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,427 miles
    Test number
    146456224383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,082 km (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,082 km
    Test number
    298760923354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,938 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,938 km
    Test number
    925673132338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,938 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,938 km
    Test number
    705973432314
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass80,869 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,869 miles
    Test number
    937840331325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail80,772 miles (+6,203)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,772 miles
    Test number
    138243121366
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass74,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,569 miles
    Test number
    450754020353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,026 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,026 km
    Test number
    790379929348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,026 km (+6,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,026 km
    Test number
    933509329306
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass59,711 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,711 km
    Test number
    212880038352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,159 miles
    Test number
    150111637098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,159 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,159 km
    Test number
    200941037093
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L105 XLT

Does L105 XLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L105 XLT is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L105 XLT?
The MOT on L105 XLT is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L105 XLT done?
L105 XLT was recorded at 170,852 km at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,240 km a year.
Has L105 XLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L105 XLT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L105 XLT 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 L105 XLT find?
L105 XLT passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f c/v gator poor condition (leaking grease) left hand side front; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning left hand side rear; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f c/v gator poor condition right hand side front, and 4 more.

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