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Saab 900

Green · Lpg · 1993 · 1,985 cc

L38 GUWMOT history

L38 GUW is a green lpg Saab 900 first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 216,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
216,579 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 GUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 GUW was last recorded at 216,579 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2012: 20,225 miles, lower than 202,224 miles on 10 Oct 2012.

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
215,751 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
828 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,579 miles
  • 2025 – 215,751 miles
  • 2024 – 215,663 miles
  • 2023 – 214,631 miles
  • 2022 – 213,512 miles
  • 2021 – 212,682 miles
  • 2020 – 212,391 miles
  • 2018 – 210,011 miles
  • 2017 – 210,011 miles
  • 2015 – 76,774 miles
  • 2012 – 20,225 miles
  • 2011 – 192,409 miles
  • 2010 – 181,879 miles
  • 2009 – 169,799 miles
  • 2008 – 158,202 miles
  • 2007 – 144,457 miles
  • 2006 – 133,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,579 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,579 miles (+828)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    216,579 miles
    Test number
    943238924831
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass215,751 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    215,751 miles
    Test number
    847228123456
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER INNER WINGS ADJACENT TO CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +SPRING MOUNTING UPPER PLATES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + UPPER SPRING MOUNTING PLATES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail215,751 miles (+88)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,751 miles
    Test number
    379408803055
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER INNER WINGS ADJACENT TO CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +SPRING MOUNTING UPPER PLATES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + UPPER SPRING MOUNTING PLATES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass215,663 miles (+1,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    215,663 miles
    Test number
    935540485500
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fog light switch sticking

  5. Pass214,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    214,631 miles
    Test number
    109225474202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail214,631 miles (+1,119)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,631 miles
    Test number
    407301308262
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear trailing arm to chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass213,512 miles (+830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    213,512 miles
    Test number
    100756707256
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass212,682 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    212,682 miles
    Test number
    705885315659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass212,391 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    212,391 miles
    Test number
    387384295072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail212,329 miles (+2,318)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,329 miles
    Test number
    659290447176
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass210,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    210,011 miles
    Test number
    360492430298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail210,011 miles (+133,237)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,011 miles
    Test number
    336581918651
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass76,774 miles (+56,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,774 miles
    Test number
    495085225156
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass20,225 miles (-181,999)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,225 miles
    Test number
    289406782239
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers handbrake lower than the passengers

  15. Fail202,224 miles (+9,815)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,224 miles
    Test number
    565664582236
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers handbrake lower than the passengers

  16. Pass192,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    192,409 miles
    Test number
    825028171246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail192,409 miles (+10,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,409 miles
    Test number
    905958771225
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass181,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    181,879 miles
    Test number
    954895890252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail181,875 miles (+12,076)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,875 miles
    Test number
    350295090290
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass169,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    169,799 miles
    Test number
    994349289207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail169,795 miles (+11,593)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,795 miles
    Test number
    260699889274
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass158,202 miles (+13,745)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    158,202 miles
    Test number
    382294588287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass144,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    144,457 miles
    Test number
    471572467276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail144,455 miles (+10,931)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,455 miles
    Test number
    644302467279
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass133,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    133,524 miles
    Test number
    131208726194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 GUW

Does L38 GUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 GUW is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 GUW?
The MOT on L38 GUW is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 GUW done?
L38 GUW was recorded at 216,579 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has L38 GUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 GUW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L38 GUW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L38 GUW find?
L38 GUW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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