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Saab 900

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc

L4 RMTMOT history

L4 RMT is a red petrol Saab 900 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,171 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 RMT
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
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 RMT was last recorded at 121,171 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,652 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
519 miles
Average per year
2,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,171 miles
  • 2023 – 120,652 miles
  • 2021 – 120,241 miles
  • 2020 – 119,828 miles
  • 2019 – 119,114 miles
  • 2018 – 116,469 miles
  • 2017 – 115,965 miles
  • 2016 – 114,995 miles
  • 2015 – 113,024 miles
  • 2014 – 110,519 miles
  • 2013 – 107,710 miles
  • 2010 – 94,524 miles
  • 2009 – 87,656 miles
  • 2008 – 86,360 miles
  • 2007 – 84,704 miles
  • 2006 – 82,306 miles
  • 2005 – 79,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,171 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension Corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily under sealed. (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering pipes coroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Small damage to w/screen.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,171 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,171 miles
    Test number
    694962102326
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,652 miles (+411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,652 miles
    Test number
    133362852489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak.

  3. Pass120,241 miles (+413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,241 miles
    Test number
    593999219732
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,828 miles (+714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,828 miles
    Test number
    852839246812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes near to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass119,114 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,114 miles
    Test number
    338613650324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,112 miles (+2,643)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,112 miles
    Test number
    149903891769
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine management light on

  7. Pass116,469 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    116842986401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,965 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,965 miles
    Test number
    584807124094
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily under sealed. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes coroded.
    • AdvisorySmall damage to w/screen.

  9. Fail115,953 miles (+958)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,953 miles
    Test number
    964908947866
    • 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily under sealed. (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes coroded.
    • AdvisorySmall damage to w/screen.

  10. Pass114,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,995 miles
    Test number
    654628780761
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded nearside and offside

  11. Fail114,995 miles (+1,971)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,995 miles
    Test number
    285875582000
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded nearside and offside

  12. Pass113,024 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,024 miles
    Test number
    675177106369
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  13. Fail113,023 miles (+2,504)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,023 miles
    Test number
    448678275359
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe to union (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail-pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail-pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  14. Pass110,519 miles (+74)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,519 miles
    Test number
    366228364488
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on front steering components
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on front suspension components
    • NoteAdvise extensive welding repairs heve been carried out to underside ref vt30/32 and vehicle has been heavily undersealed

  15. Fail110,445 miles (+2,735)1 dangerous6 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,445 miles
    Test number
    845633454279
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on front and rear suspension components
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on front steering components
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear lower floor area is corroded
    • NoteAdvise powersteering pipes are corroded
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion

  16. Pass107,710 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,710 miles
    Test number
    577942363206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,665 miles (+13,141)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,665 miles
    Test number
    365043083187
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass94,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,524 miles
    Test number
    791725010233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,524 miles (+6,868)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,524 miles
    Test number
    163794910208
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail87,656 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,656 miles
    Test number
    854959589136
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion to boot floor area.

  21. Pass87,656 miles (+1,296)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,656 miles
    Test number
    963819689191
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion to boot floor area.

  22. Pass86,360 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,360 miles
    Test number
    324605608273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    864119297173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,703 miles (+2,397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    223769397185
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  25. Pass82,306 miles (+2,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,306 miles
    Test number
    312365206453
    • NoteBoth rear shocker top locking nuts and washers are heavy in corrosion,advise new soon.

  26. Pass79,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    79,447 miles
    Test number
    250413305245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 RMT

Does L4 RMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 RMT is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 RMT?
The MOT on L4 RMT is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 RMT done?
L4 RMT was recorded at 121,171 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,045 miles a year.
Has L4 RMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 RMT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L4 RMT 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 L4 RMT find?
L4 RMT passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension corroded; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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