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Saab 900

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc

L81 GYMMOT history

L81 GYM is a black petrol Saab 900 first used on 29 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 118,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,346 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 GYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
29 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 GYM was last recorded at 118,346 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,346 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,346 miles
  • 2025 – 117,215 miles
  • 2024 – 114,237 miles
  • 2023 – 110,619 miles
  • 2016 – 109,998 miles
  • 2008 – 108,580 miles
  • 2007 – 102,408 miles
  • 2006 – 100,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,346 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Floor area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,346 miles
    Test number
    919368211169
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail118,346 miles (+1,131)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,346 miles
    Test number
    656762434942
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass117,215 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,215 miles
    Test number
    212880971493
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor area corroded
  4. Fail117,211 miles (+2,974)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,211 miles
    Test number
    163050580019
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor area corroded
  5. Pass114,237 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,237 miles
    Test number
    279303732125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,619 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,619 miles
    Test number
    843118654237
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail110,615 miles (+617)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,615 miles
    Test number
    106942060934
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass109,998 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,998 miles
    Test number
    159338979666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,580 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    108,580 miles
    Test number
    841998818240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,408 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    102,408 miles
    Test number
    390357017043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,402 miles (+1,690)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,402 miles
    Test number
    174416917468
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  12. Pass100,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    100,712 miles
    Test number
    522730426069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 GYM

Does L81 GYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 GYM is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 GYM?
The MOT on L81 GYM is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 GYM done?
L81 GYM was recorded at 118,346 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 850 miles a year.
Has L81 GYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 GYM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L81 GYM 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 L81 GYM find?
L81 GYM passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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