Saab 900
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc
L18 SMPMOT history
L18 SMP is a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 4 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 182,830 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 403 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 SMP
- 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
- 4 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 SMP was last recorded at 182,830 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,729 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 101 miles
- Average per year
- 403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,830 miles
- 2025 – 182,729 miles
- 2021 – 182,690 miles
- 2019 – 182,596 miles
- 2018 – 182,428 miles
- 2016 – 182,249 miles
- 2013 – 181,755 miles
- 2012 – 181,135 miles
- 2011 – 180,325 miles
- 2010 – 179,209 miles
- 2009 – 179,088 miles
- 2008 – 177,841 miles
- 2007 – 175,640 miles
- 2006 – 174,693 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,830 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,830 miles (+101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 182,830 miles
- Test number
- 711182798693
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,729 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 182,729 miles
- Test number
- 672094921974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail182,729 miles (+39)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,729 miles
- Test number
- 835535701317
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass182,690 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 182,690 miles
- Test number
- 194467827907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,596 miles (+168)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 182,596 miles
- Test number
- 644957596445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 182,428 miles
- Test number
- 694406874811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,428 miles (+179)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,428 miles
- Test number
- 174564825039
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass182,249 miles (+491)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 182,249 miles
- Test number
- 899838892347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass181,758 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 181,758 miles
- Test number
- 952427505063
- AdvisoryAll Tyres to vehicle aged-dot (07)
- AdvisoryCorrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components
- AdvisoryCorrossion to front chassis legs & engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass181,755 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 181,755 miles
- Test number
- 816912823338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteClutch pipe corroded
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Fail181,753 miles (+618)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,753 miles
- Test number
- 486129813358
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- NoteClutch pipe corroded
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Pass181,135 miles (+810)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 181,135 miles
- Test number
- 688318812340
- NoteOffside and nearside front upper and lower suspension arms corroded,but not considered excessive
Pass180,325 miles (+1,116)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 180,325 miles
- Test number
- 359424031472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,209 miles (+121)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 179,209 miles
- Test number
- 300235310265
- DangerousClutch pipe badly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass179,088 miles (+1,247)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 179,088 miles
- Test number
- 692049739274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,841 miles (+2,201)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 177,841 miles
- Test number
- 251189228480
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteCO on maximum limit
Pass175,640 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 175,640 miles
- Test number
- 242531747467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,638 miles (+945)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,638 miles
- Test number
- 693708437100
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm
- NoteOffside front brake hose ferrule corroded
Pass174,693 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 174,693 miles
- Test number
- 811753746185
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f indicator lens cracked
- NotePower steering pipes corroding abit
Questions about L18 SMP
- Does L18 SMP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SMP is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 SMP?
- The MOT on L18 SMP is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 SMP done?
- L18 SMP was recorded at 182,830 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 403 miles a year.
- Has L18 SMP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 SMP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 SMP 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 L18 SMP find?
- L18 SMP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.
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