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Saab 900

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,985 cc

L98 HBFMOT history

L98 HBF is a red petrol Saab 900 first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
156,775 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L98 HBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L98 HBF was last recorded at 156,775 miles on 9 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,754 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,775 miles
  • 2025 – 155,952 miles
  • 2024 – 155,288 miles
  • 2023 – 154,138 miles
  • 2022 – 153,187 miles
  • 2021 – 151,415 miles
  • 2019 – 149,394 miles
  • 2018 – 147,005 miles
  • 2017 – 144,919 miles
  • 2016 – 142,275 miles
  • 2014 – 138,991 miles
  • 2013 – 135,070 miles
  • 2012 – 130,893 miles
  • 2011 – 127,287 miles
  • 2010 – 123,668 miles
  • 2009 – 112,190 miles
  • 2008 – 104,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,775 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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,775 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    156,775 miles
    Test number
    605072886770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,754 miles (+802)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,754 miles
    Test number
    989055461447
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass155,952 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,952 miles
    Test number
    261223007528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,288 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,288 miles
    Test number
    140475210664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,138 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,138 miles
    Test number
    196369663487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,187 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,187 miles
    Test number
    355480876398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,415 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,415 miles
    Test number
    167284994918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,394 miles (+2,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,394 miles
    Test number
    501273830249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass147,005 miles (+2,086)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,005 miles
    Test number
    631410699296
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,919 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,919 miles
    Test number
    519524087285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,275 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    142,275 miles
    Test number
    956029185164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    138,991 miles
    Test number
    519843974226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail138,991 miles (+3,921)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,991 miles
    Test number
    808793474268
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass135,070 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    135,070 miles
    Test number
    937168123260
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail135,070 miles (+4,177)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,070 miles
    Test number
    537177523262
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass130,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    130,893 miles
    Test number
    399963132229
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail130,893 miles (+3,606)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,893 miles
    Test number
    608063732263
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass127,287 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    127,287 miles
    Test number
    819145651217
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail127,287 miles (+3,619)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,287 miles
    Test number
    428613251259
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass123,668 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,668 miles
    Test number
    932757050291
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail123,654 miles (+11,464)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,654 miles
    Test number
    303753550276
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass112,190 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    112,190 miles
    Test number
    620338089164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,396 miles (+7,232)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,396 miles
    Test number
    700627249135
    • FailureFront Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  24. Pass104,164 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,164 miles
    Test number
    193977368445
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail104,128 miles2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,128 miles
    Test number
    191967958449
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about L98 HBF

Does L98 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L98 HBF is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L98 HBF?
The MOT on L98 HBF is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L98 HBF done?
L98 HBF was recorded at 156,775 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 2,893 miles a year.
Has L98 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L98 HBF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L98 HBF 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 L98 HBF find?
L98 HBF passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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