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Saab 900

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc

L81 PFMMOT history

L81 PFM is a blue petrol Saab 900 first used on 26 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,635 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 PFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
26 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 PFM was last recorded at 120,635 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,587 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
1,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,635 miles
  • 2025 – 120,349 miles
  • 2024 – 120,151 miles
  • 2023 – 119,866 miles
  • 2022 – 119,539 miles
  • 2021 – 118,846 miles
  • 2020 – 117,825 miles
  • 2017 – 116,622 miles
  • 2015 – 115,024 miles
  • 2014 – 110,504 miles
  • 2013 – 104,359 miles
  • 2012 – 96,444 miles
  • 2011 – 94,077 miles
  • 2009 – 90,877 miles
  • 2008 – 88,938 miles
  • 2007 – 86,546 miles
  • 2006 – 84,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,635 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • General surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,635 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,635 miles
    Test number
    588678019729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,587 miles (+238)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    570892717570
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded near bracing marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner outer arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass120,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    330831274151
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion underside of the vehicle on chassis, body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail120,349 miles (+198)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    396939993921
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion underside of the vehicle on chassis, body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass120,151 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,151 miles
    Test number
    515107841958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,866 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,866 miles
    Test number
    215526495760
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

  7. Fail119,852 miles (+51)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,852 miles
    Test number
    727277759027
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

  8. Fail119,801 miles (+262)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,801 miles
    Test number
    471043578731
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around driveshaft (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18%

  9. Pass119,539 miles (+693)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,539 miles
    Test number
    305769830739
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass118,846 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    189495148674
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail118,846 miles (+1,021)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    720082413627
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass117,825 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,825 miles
    Test number
    931709049488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail117,802 miles (+1,180)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,802 miles
    Test number
    104740282268
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass116,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    546713947790
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Fail116,622 miles (+1,598)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    678476297707
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass115,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,024 miles
    Test number
    519285878698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,020 miles (+4,516)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,020 miles
    Test number
    752522693911
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass110,504 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,504 miles
    Test number
    259524084263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,359 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    735827543206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,444 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    406085532245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,201 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,201 miles
    Test number
    625333422028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass94,077 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,077 miles
    Test number
    149456921007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass90,877 miles (+1,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,877 miles
    Test number
    612336469257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass88,938 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,938 miles
    Test number
    724416258294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,546 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    853557667257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    84,259 miles
    Test number
    344673666290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 PFM

Does L81 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 PFM is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 PFM?
The MOT on L81 PFM is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 PFM done?
L81 PFM was recorded at 120,635 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,827 miles a year.
Has L81 PFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 PFM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L81 PFM 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 PFM find?
L81 PFM passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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