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Saab 900

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,985 cc

L36 HHXMOT history

L36 HHX is a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 25 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,350 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 HHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L36 HHX was last recorded at 173,350 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,027 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,323 miles
Average per year
2,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,350 miles
  • 2025 – 171,027 miles
  • 2024 – 170,600 miles
  • 2023 – 169,901 miles
  • 2020 – 169,756 miles
  • 2019 – 169,394 miles
  • 2015 – 169,215 miles
  • 2014 – 168,869 miles
  • 2013 – 165,444 miles
  • 2012 – 161,216 miles
  • 2011 – 159,223 miles
  • 2010 – 149,239 miles
  • 2009 – 142,221 miles
  • 2008 – 133,719 miles
  • 2007 – 124,513 miles
  • 2006 – 114,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,350 miles
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,350 miles (+2,323)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,350 miles
    Test number
    626344641974
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,027 miles (+427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    171,027 miles
    Test number
    534705988551
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion on subframe.
    • AdvisoryTransmission oil leak but not excessive

  3. Pass170,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,600 miles
    Test number
    981274240133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,600 miles (+699)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,600 miles
    Test number
    272403389789
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  5. Pass169,901 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    169,901 miles
    Test number
    391898182764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,756 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,756 miles
    Test number
    312108638512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,394 miles
    Test number
    709708386110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail169,394 miles (+179)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,394 miles
    Test number
    877795503382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass169,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    169,215 miles
    Test number
    145824075116
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail169,215 miles (+346)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,215 miles
    Test number
    517554275164
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass168,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    168,869 miles
    Test number
    935516374117
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail168,869 miles (+3,425)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,869 miles
    Test number
    367926274110
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass165,444 miles (+4,228)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    165,444 miles
    Test number
    455817873017
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise indicator switch just passable
    • NoteH/lamp aims just passable
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r bump stops missing

  14. Pass161,216 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    161,216 miles
    Test number
    165063282412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteIndicator switch just passable
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r bumpstops missing

  15. Fail161,216 miles (+1,993)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,216 miles
    Test number
    136902382486
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteIndicator switch just passable
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r bumpstops missing

  16. Pass159,223 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    159,223 miles
    Test number
    165529581071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass149,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    149,239 miles
    Test number
    433168990087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail149,239 miles (+7,018)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,239 miles
    Test number
    202406390008
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass142,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    142,221 miles
    Test number
    190776989404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail142,221 miles (+8,502)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,221 miles
    Test number
    194295489047
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass133,719 miles (+9,206)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    133,719 miles
    Test number
    154548988019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,513 miles (+10,337)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    124,513 miles
    Test number
    963330087021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass114,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    114,176 miles
    Test number
    774793196074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L36 HHX

Does L36 HHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 HHX is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L36 HHX?
The MOT on L36 HHX is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L36 HHX done?
L36 HHX was recorded at 173,350 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,881 miles a year.
Has L36 HHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 HHX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L36 HHX 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 L36 HHX find?
L36 HHX passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: power steering fluid level below minimum; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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