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Saab 900

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc

L273 RMXMOT history

L273 RMX is a red petrol Saab 900 first used on 10 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 132,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,165 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 RMX
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
10 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 RMX was last recorded at 132,165 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2008: 100,130 miles, lower than 100,919 miles on 10 Oct 2008.

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
132,069 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
2,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,165 miles
  • 2024 – 132,069 miles
  • 2023 – 131,725 miles
  • 2022 – 130,897 miles
  • 2021 – 129,362 miles
  • 2020 – 128,002 miles
  • 2019 – 126,305 miles
  • 2018 – 123,977 miles
  • 2017 – 122,586 miles
  • 2016 – 121,434 miles
  • 2015 – 120,375 miles
  • 2014 – 119,097 miles
  • 2013 – 116,979 miles
  • 2012 – 113,333 miles
  • 2011 – 112,393 miles
  • 2010 – 110,082 miles
  • 2009 – 106,598 miles
  • 2008 – 100,130 miles
  • 2007 – 94,280 miles
  • 2006 – 91,334 miles
  • 2005 – 86,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,165 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Heavy underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both sides front vehicle shell (inner wheel arch areas and underneath) corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,165 miles (+96)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,165 miles
    Test number
    235219220477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass132,069 miles (+344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,069 miles
    Test number
    899859475628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass131,725 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,725 miles
    Test number
    712882318099
    • AdvisoryHeavy underside corrosion

  4. Fail131,703 miles (+806)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,703 miles
    Test number
    642072136568
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underside corrosion

  5. Pass130,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,897 miles
    Test number
    458917509303
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExstensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

  6. Fail130,896 miles (+1,534)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,896 miles
    Test number
    472913944155
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExstensive welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

  7. Pass129,362 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,362 miles
    Test number
    146722469836
    • AdvisoryPatches of heavy underside corrosion

  8. Pass128,002 miles (+1,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,002 miles
    Test number
    826724550917
    • AdvisoryPatches of heavy corrosion

  9. Pass126,305 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,305 miles
    Test number
    765646424538
    • AdvisoryPatches of light underside corrosion

  10. Fail126,273 miles (+2,296)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,273 miles
    Test number
    858647139740
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,977 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,977 miles
    Test number
    586391480592
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front vehicle shell (inner wheel arch areas and underneath) corroded

  12. Fail123,976 miles (+1,390)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,976 miles
    Test number
    703476161285
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front vehicle shell (inner wheel arch areas and underneath) corroded

  13. Pass122,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    122,586 miles
    Test number
    820728504985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,586 miles (+1,152)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,586 miles
    Test number
    552549071020
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass121,434 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,434 miles
    Test number
    793460029237
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail121,433 miles (+1,058)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,433 miles
    Test number
    478060382954
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass120,375 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,375 miles
    Test number
    623719136846
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail120,374 miles (+1,277)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,374 miles
    Test number
    702890233392
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass119,097 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    309440794437
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail119,096 miles (+2,117)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,096 miles
    Test number
    249136984202
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass116,979 miles (+41)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,979 miles
    Test number
    699234783234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth the offside front and offside rear tyres are perished

  22. Fail116,938 miles (+3,605)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,938 miles
    Test number
    955515273240
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth the offside front and offside rear tyres are perished
    • NoteRear seat belt check obstructed

  23. Pass113,333 miles (+940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,333 miles
    Test number
    779148062239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass112,393 miles (+2,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    128076981255
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass110,082 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    110,082 miles
    Test number
    861929670200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass106,598 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    384121369289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail100,130 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,130 miles
    Test number
    581120798243
    • Repaired at testRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  28. Pass100,130 miles (-789)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    100,130 miles
    Test number
    860290998210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail100,919 miles (+6,639)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,919 miles
    Test number
    393724288200
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass94,280 miles (+2,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,280 miles
    Test number
    622499467227
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass91,334 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    190659866220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail86,275 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    164361075212
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  33. Pass86,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    330291975425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L273 RMX

Does L273 RMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L273 RMX is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L273 RMX?
The MOT on L273 RMX is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L273 RMX done?
L273 RMX was recorded at 132,165 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,277 miles a year.
Has L273 RMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 RMX has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L273 RMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L273 RMX find?
L273 RMX passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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