Saab 900
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc
L86 GYMMOT history
L86 GYM is a blue petrol Saab 900 first used on 5 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,299 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 101,299 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,634 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L86 GYM
- 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
- 5 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L86 GYM was last recorded at 101,299 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,295 miles · 10 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 1,634 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,299 miles
- 2025 – 98,887 miles
- 2023 – 98,448 miles
- 2022 – 97,850 miles
- 2021 – 97,020 miles
- 2019 – 94,716 miles
- 2018 – 93,964 miles
- 2017 – 93,900 miles
- 2016 – 89,364 miles
- 2015 – 86,679 miles
- 2014 – 85,170 miles
- 2012 – 84,029 miles
- 2011 – 81,806 miles
- 2010 – 80,835 miles
- 2009 – 77,740 miles
- 2008 – 74,441 miles
- 2007 – 70,370 miles
- 2006 – 69,359 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,299 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,299 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 101,299 miles
- Test number
- 453941836175
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,295 miles (+2,408)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,295 miles
- Test number
- 905484039336
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,887 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 98,887 miles
- Test number
- 824646943134
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear plates. require monitoring (0.1 (b))
Fail98,887 miles (+439)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,887 miles
- Test number
- 403504415466
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear plates. require monitoring (0.1 (b))
Pass98,448 miles (+598)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 98,448 miles
- Test number
- 286665344686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,850 miles (+830)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 97,850 miles
- Test number
- 127673888011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 97,020 miles
- Test number
- 453992756594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,020 miles (+2,304)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,020 miles
- Test number
- 651077950545
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,716 miles (+752)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 94,716 miles
- Test number
- 826234392229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,964 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,964 miles
- Test number
- 680680758121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,961 miles (+61)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,961 miles
- Test number
- 881196540138
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass93,900 miles (+4,536)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 93,900 miles
- Test number
- 228547963013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,364 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 89,364 miles
- Test number
- 757331170570
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Fail89,363 miles (+2,684)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,363 miles
- Test number
- 486199399109
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innere wing at shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Pass86,679 miles (+1,509)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 86,679 miles
- Test number
- 996846135111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,170 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 85,170 miles
- Test number
- 927983224194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass84,029 miles (+2,223)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 84,029 miles
- Test number
- 259622532321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,806 miles (+971)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 81,806 miles
- Test number
- 849700521260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,835 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 80,835 miles
- Test number
- 811548640164
- NoteBoth rear bump stops mmissing
Fail80,835 miles (+3,095)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,835 miles
- Test number
- 901285640124
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteBoth rear bump stops mmissing
Pass77,740 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 77,740 miles
- Test number
- 622837469120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing o/s/r bump stop missing
Fail77,740 miles (+3,299)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,740 miles
- Test number
- 930812969168
- FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/r bump stop missing o/s/r bump stop missing
Pass74,441 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 74,441 miles
- Test number
- 141935178197
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Fail74,440 miles (+4,070)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,440 miles
- Test number
- 502425978176
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,370 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 70,370 miles
- Test number
- 251751507227
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail70,370 miles (+1,011)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,370 miles
- Test number
- 570261607244
- Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass69,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 69,359 miles
- Test number
- 311836956482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L86 GYM
- Does L86 GYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L86 GYM is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L86 GYM?
- The MOT on L86 GYM is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L86 GYM done?
- L86 GYM was recorded at 101,299 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,634 miles a year.
- Has L86 GYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L86 GYM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L86 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 L86 GYM find?
- L86 GYM passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.
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