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Saab 900

Beige · Petrol · 1996 · 1,985 cc

P282 VDFMOT history

P282 VDF is a beige petrol Saab 900 first used on 22 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2022
Mileage
132,333 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P282 VDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
22 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

P282 VDF was last recorded at 132,333 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 5,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,323 miles · 27 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
5,010 miles
Average per year
3,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,333 miles
  • 2021 – 127,323 miles
  • 2020 – 125,748 miles
  • 2019 – 120,758 miles
  • 2018 – 120,400 miles
  • 2017 – 119,671 miles
  • 2016 – 118,995 miles
  • 2015 – 118,222 miles
  • 2014 – 117,095 miles
  • 2012 – 111,157 miles
  • 2011 – 106,475 miles
  • 2010 – 102,827 miles
  • 2009 – 98,929 miles
  • 2008 – 91,788 miles
  • 2007 – 84,555 miles
  • 2006 – 76,896 miles
  • 2005 – 70,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,333 miles
  • MajorFuel hose insecure two hoses to fuel tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,333 miles (+5,010)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,333 miles
    Test number
    169239910022
    • MajorFuel hose insecure two hoses to fuel tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass127,323 miles (+1,575)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,323 miles
    Test number
    327188750823
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,748 miles (+4,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,748 miles
    Test number
    405418342072
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,758 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    120,758 miles
    Test number
    971306980540
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusty

  5. Fail120,705 miles (+305)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,705 miles
    Test number
    556747772149
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusty

  6. Pass120,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,400 miles
    Test number
    144915173355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,400 miles (+729)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,400 miles
    Test number
    894931109880
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass119,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,671 miles
    Test number
    878795799160
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Fail119,671 miles (+676)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,671 miles
    Test number
    157795252458
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured cable mount (3.1.9)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass118,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    477114716882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail118,995 miles (+773)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    691941874496
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,222 miles (+1,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,222 miles
    Test number
    976015675048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass117,095 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    517727274093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail117,070 miles (+5,913)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    186523074475
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass111,157 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,157 miles
    Test number
    377247592271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    968641891244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,475 miles (+3,648)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    919601291217
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,827 miles (+3,898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    701275090269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass98,929 miles (+7,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,929 miles
    Test number
    251122499261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass91,788 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    354138888439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail91,788 miles (+7,233)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    954368888230
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail84,555 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    792571497298
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake feruls starting to correid

  23. Pass84,555 miles (+7,659)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    904191497240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake feruls starting to correid

  24. Pass76,896 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    223513586274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel cap is damaged.

  25. Fail76,896 miles (+6,533)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    344563286298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel cap is damaged.

  26. Pass70,363 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    392787375214
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen.Rear offside-nearside tyres wearing inner edges.

Questions about P282 VDF

Does P282 VDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P282 VDF expired on 27 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P282 VDF?
The MOT on P282 VDF expired on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P282 VDF done?
P282 VDF was recorded at 132,333 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 3,758 miles a year.
Has P282 VDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P282 VDF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on P282 VDF 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 P282 VDF find?
P282 VDF failed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: fuel hose insecure two hoses to fuel tank; offside front direction indicator incorrect colour; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, and 3 more.

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