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Saab 900

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,985 cc

L55 CSAMOT history

L55 CSA is a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 8 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,303 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 CSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
8 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 CSA was last recorded at 88,303 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,501 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
802 miles
Average per year
794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,303 miles
  • 2025 – 87,501 miles
  • 2024 – 86,415 miles
  • 2023 – 85,255 miles
  • 2022 – 85,192 miles
  • 2021 – 85,155 miles
  • 2020 – 84,759 miles
  • 2019 – 83,966 miles
  • 2018 – 83,209 miles
  • 2017 – 83,154 miles
  • 2016 – 82,709 miles
  • 2015 – 82,523 miles
  • 2014 – 81,879 miles
  • 2013 – 81,279 miles
  • 2012 – 79,554 miles
  • 2011 – 79,262 miles
  • 2010 – 77,016 miles
  • 2009 – 76,611 miles
  • 2008 – 76,287 miles
  • 2007 – 75,902 miles
  • 2006 – 72,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,303 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • 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))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front x/member corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,303 miles (+802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,303 miles
    Test number
    271209363005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  2. Pass87,501 miles (+1,086)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,501 miles
    Test number
    929080598983
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,415 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,415 miles
    Test number
    358483943483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F - O/S/F - N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail86,407 miles (+1,152)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    832710098875
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F - O/S/F - N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass85,255 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,255 miles
    Test number
    266936776048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,192 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,192 miles
    Test number
    213602944324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,165 miles (+10)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,165 miles
    Test number
    910928179169
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,155 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    613889795112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,759 miles (+793)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,759 miles
    Test number
    402066385503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass83,966 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,966 miles
    Test number
    351123413137
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  11. Fail83,961 miles (+752)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,961 miles
    Test number
    439418356166
    • MajorCentral Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  12. Pass83,209 miles (+55)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    252839498387
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front a.b.s rings corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFront x/member corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryPowersteering pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight dampness around nearside front strut

  13. Pass83,154 miles (+445)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    927821648571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake hose ferrules showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front a.b.s rings showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront x/member corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryPowersteering pipes corroded

  14. Pass82,709 miles (+186)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,709 miles
    Test number
    189164531354
    • AdvisoryALL 4 BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SHOWING CORROSION
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT A.B.S RINGS SHOWING CORROSION
    • AdvisoryFRONT X/MEMBER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryMETAL WATER PIPES AROUND ENGINE SHOWING CORROSION
    • AdvisoryPOWERSTEERING PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

  15. Pass82,523 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    854020336001
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT A.B.S RINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SHOWING CRACKES
    • AdvisoryFRONT X/MEMBER SHOWING CORROSION
    • AdvisoryPOWERSTEERING PIPES SHOWING CORROSION
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

  16. Fail82,523 miles (+644)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    988978975424
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT A.B.S RINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SHOWING CRACKES
    • AdvisoryFRONT X/MEMBER SHOWING CORROSION
    • AdvisoryPOWERSTEERING PIPES SHOWING CORROSION
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

  17. Pass81,879 miles (+600)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,879 miles
    Test number
    318131384419
    • NoteEngine water pipes showing corrosion
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all 4 brake hose ferrules

  18. Pass81,279 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    507174983282
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail81,279 miles (+1,725)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    898654983222
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass79,554 miles (+292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,554 miles
    Test number
    296830392248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass79,262 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,262 miles
    Test number
    885517471233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,016 miles
    Test number
    422634770289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,016 miles (+405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,016 miles
    Test number
    362334970478
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass76,611 miles (+324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,611 miles
    Test number
    600568779206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass76,287 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    634984758202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,902 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,902 miles
    Test number
    184931167217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    563730076292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 CSA

Does L55 CSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 CSA is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 CSA?
The MOT on L55 CSA is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 CSA done?
L55 CSA was recorded at 88,303 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 794 miles a year.
Has L55 CSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 CSA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 CSA 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 L55 CSA find?
L55 CSA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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