Saab logo

Saab 900

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,985 cc

P98 SYFMOT history

P98 SYF is a silver petrol Saab 900 first used on 13 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
179,313 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,200 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for P98 SYF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P98 SYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
900
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,985 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 SYF was last recorded at 179,313 miles on 27 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,312 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,313 miles
  • 2022 – 175,578 miles
  • 2021 – 175,572 miles
  • 2019 – 174,835 miles
  • 2017 – 174,741 miles
  • 2016 – 167,764 miles
  • 2015 – 154,682 miles
  • 2014 – 149,152 miles
  • 2013 – 140,443 miles
  • 2012 – 86,701 miles
  • 2011 – 81,206 miles
  • 2010 – 79,264 miles
  • 2009 – 75,379 miles
  • 2008 – 69,946 miles
  • 2007 – 65,114 miles
  • 2006 – 60,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,313 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect gland worn (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect gland worn (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded/holed
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck jubilee clips insecure

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,313 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    179,313 miles
    Test number
    987112430324
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect gland worn (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect gland worn (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded/holed
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck jubilee clips insecure

  2. Fail179,312 miles (+3,734)2 dangerous7 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,312 miles
    Test number
    422022946436
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill floor area corroded/ holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect gland worn (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect gland worn (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded/ holed
    • AdvisoryFuel filler/ breather hoses jubilee clips corroded

  3. Pass175,578 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,578 miles
    Test number
    439596190206
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe jubilee clip missing but secure
    • AdvisoryRear of front to rear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryBattery is slightly loose
    • AdvisorySlight blow at a exhaust joint

  4. Pass175,572 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    175,572 miles
    Test number
    144220624177
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail175,572 miles (+737)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,572 miles
    Test number
    940781605767
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass174,835 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    174,835 miles
    Test number
    647265709288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,741 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    174,741 miles
    Test number
    434078050643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,764 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    167,764 miles
    Test number
    676007843920
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Fail167,614 miles (+12,932)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,614 miles
    Test number
    945062165813
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass154,682 miles (+5,422)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    154,682 miles
    Test number
    307446745181
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail149,260 miles (+108)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,260 miles
    Test number
    328945555000
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass149,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    149,152 miles
    Test number
    888573544192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,152 miles (+8,709)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,152 miles
    Test number
    338033044116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass140,443 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    140,443 miles
    Test number
    799441653132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail140,443 miles (+53,742)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,443 miles
    Test number
    656219043127
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,701 miles
    Test number
    707720652110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail86,701 miles (+5,495)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,701 miles
    Test number
    428309742131
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside inner antiroll bar loose

  18. Pass81,206 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    456110461051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,264 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    414360170057
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail79,260 miles (+3,881)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,260 miles
    Test number
    101188960493
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass75,379 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,379 miles
    Test number
    811430199097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,319 miles (+5,373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,319 miles
    Test number
    632816589093
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass69,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    623267378068
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  24. Fail69,946 miles (+4,832)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    140137778068
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  25. Pass65,114 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,114 miles
    Test number
    772251487085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    861920996084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P98 SYF

Does P98 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P98 SYF expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P98 SYF?
The MOT on P98 SYF expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P98 SYF done?
P98 SYF was recorded at 179,313 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 6,200 miles a year.
Has P98 SYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 SYF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on P98 SYF 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 P98 SYF find?
P98 SYF passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect gland worn, and 7 more.

Related registrations

Browse all P98 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.