Saab logo

Saab 900

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,985 cc

P262 GFLMOT history

P262 GFL is a blue petrol Saab 900 first used on 13 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,016 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,197 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for P262 GFL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P262 GFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P262 GFL was last recorded at 83,016 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,073 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,943 miles
Average per year
2,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,016 miles
  • 2024 – 80,073 miles
  • 2023 – 74,339 miles
  • 2022 – 72,586 miles
  • 2021 – 71,824 miles
  • 2020 – 69,105 miles
  • 2019 – 69,101 miles
  • 2018 – 67,578 miles
  • 2017 – 67,316 miles
  • 2016 – 65,279 miles
  • 2015 – 62,716 miles
  • 2014 – 60,303 miles
  • 2013 – 57,893 miles
  • 2012 – 55,111 miles
  • 2011 – 52,740 miles
  • 2010 – 50,326 miles
  • 2009 – 47,490 miles
  • 2008 – 45,164 miles
  • 2007 – 43,127 miles
  • 2006 – 40,051 miles
  • 2005 – 38,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,016 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant Low
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,016 miles (+2,943)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,016 miles
    Test number
    470803259097
    • AdvisoryCoolant Low
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass80,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,073 miles
    Test number
    693042986304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,073 miles (+5,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,073 miles
    Test number
    916629237799
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,022 miles (+683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    390975946976
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,339 miles (+1,753)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,339 miles
    Test number
    682081920491
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySill Covers Preventing Full Inspection

  6. Pass72,586 miles (+762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,586 miles
    Test number
    526540038649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,824 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    240571827006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,105 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    220532427166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,101 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    166033935457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,099 miles (+1,521)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,099 miles
    Test number
    233130593551
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass67,578 miles (+262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    368821348733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Kerbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

  12. Pass67,316 miles (+2,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    252579956062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass65,279 miles (+2,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,279 miles
    Test number
    232367483369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass62,716 miles (+2,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,716 miles
    Test number
    420095714514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim KERBED (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass60,303 miles (+2,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    606630284205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,893 miles (+2,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    348491783207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass55,111 miles (+2,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,111 miles
    Test number
    235023082278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,740 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,740 miles
    Test number
    448701091213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,326 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,326 miles
    Test number
    880729590242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,490 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,490 miles
    Test number
    104475299283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,164 miles (+2,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,164 miles
    Test number
    941184988242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass43,127 miles (+3,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    961319687231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass40,051 miles (+1,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,051 miles
    Test number
    342319196477
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass38,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,779 miles
    Test number
    214112095209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P262 GFL

Does P262 GFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P262 GFL is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P262 GFL?
The MOT on P262 GFL is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P262 GFL done?
P262 GFL was recorded at 83,016 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,197 miles a year.
Has P262 GFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P262 GFL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on P262 GFL 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 P262 GFL find?
P262 GFL passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: coolant low; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all P262 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.