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Saab 9000

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,290 cc

L96 DBCMOT history

L96 DBC is a blue petrol Saab 9000 first used on 31 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 305,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
305,543 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 DBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9000
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,290 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 DBC was last recorded at 305,543 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 12,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2015: 119,680 miles, lower than 199,433 miles on 20 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
293,360 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,183 miles
Average per year
6,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 305,543 miles
  • 2025 – 293,360 miles
  • 2024 – 287,737 miles
  • 2023 – 277,633 miles
  • 2022 – 266,715 miles
  • 2021 – 257,115 miles
  • 2020 – 249,190 miles
  • 2019 – 239,814 miles
  • 2018 – 221,660 miles
  • 2017 – 204,909 miles
  • 2016 – 199,716 miles
  • 2015 – 119,680 miles
  • 2014 – 199,433 miles
  • 2013 – 198,965 miles
  • 2009 – 195,234 miles
  • 2008 – 190,308 miles
  • 2007 – 183,474 miles
  • 2006 – 176,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass305,543 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack boot twisted
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass305,543 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    305,543 miles
    Test number
    287505350937
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail305,543 miles (+12,183)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,543 miles
    Test number
    389722677966
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass293,360 miles (+5,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    293,360 miles
    Test number
    346867359863
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass287,737 miles (+1,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    287,737 miles
    Test number
    779319241883
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail286,467 miles (+8,834)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,467 miles
    Test number
    739937300629
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing under seat (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot slit (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass277,633 miles (+10,918)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    277,633 miles
    Test number
    330927332125
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass266,715 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    266,715 miles
    Test number
    232385904585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail266,714 miles (+9,599)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,714 miles
    Test number
    127754550361
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass257,115 miles (+7,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    257,115 miles
    Test number
    105365684482
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass249,190 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    249,190 miles
    Test number
    809520292168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass239,814 miles (+18,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    239,814 miles
    Test number
    708114182891
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass221,660 miles (+16,751)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    221,660 miles
    Test number
    630179348566
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine
    • AdvisoryFan belt very worn

  13. Pass204,909 miles (+5,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    204,909 miles
    Test number
    485284953800
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre screw

  14. Pass199,716 miles (+80,036)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    199,716 miles
    Test number
    642286000415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,680 miles (-79,753)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    712606714882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass199,433 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    199,433 miles
    Test number
    869432934215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass198,965 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    198,965 miles
    Test number
    388555843290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass195,234 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    195,234 miles
    Test number
    133025469050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass190,308 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    190,308 miles
    Test number
    182681278058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass183,474 miles (+6,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    183,474 miles
    Test number
    272054977007
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass176,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    176,623 miles
    Test number
    372107276009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L96 DBC

Does L96 DBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L96 DBC is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L96 DBC?
The MOT on L96 DBC is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L96 DBC done?
L96 DBC was recorded at 305,543 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,276 miles a year.
Has L96 DBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 DBC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L96 DBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L96 DBC find?
L96 DBC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner steering rack boot twisted, and 3 more.

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