When is SAA8A's MOT due?

This vehicle's MOT is valid until 2 October 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then while keeping the same renewal date.

No. This vehicle is declared off the road (SORN), so it does not need tax but cannot be driven or parked on public roads.

What mileage has SAA8A done?

The last mileage recorded at MOT was 150,298 miles in October 2025. Based on its recent usage, we estimate it has now covered around 150,500 miles.

Has SAA8A ever failed an MOT?

Yes. It has failed 8 MOT tests, most recently in April 2018. The failure reasons are listed in the MOT history above.

Has SAA8A's mileage ever dropped?

No. The mileage readings recorded at its MOT tests have risen consistently, with no drops that would suggest clocking.

SAA8A

SAAB 900

1990 · Silver · Petrol · 1985cc

Data from official DVSA and DVLA records · Report generated 3 August 2026

Vehicle Summary

MOT

Valid

until 02/10/2026

Tax

SORN

Est. Mileage

150,454

projected from MOT records

MOT Tests

18 passed · 8 failed

Mileage History

MOT History

Test number
481305951138
Expiry
2 Oct 2026
Odometer
150,298 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
315024968167
Expiry
23 Mar 2025
Odometer
149,876 mi
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Test number
721135075939
Expiry
23 Mar 2024
Odometer
149,416 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
133406910595
Expiry
22 Mar 2023
Odometer
148,844 mi
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
general corrosion all under body
Test number
779469488765
Expiry
17 Feb 2022
Odometer
147,868 mi
ADVISORYADV
general underbody corrosion
Test number
251931953422
Expiry
7 Nov 2020
Odometer
147,863 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
806367641366
Expiry
29 Apr 2019
Odometer
147,646 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
868621800373
Expiry
—
Odometer
147,294 mi
FAILFAIL
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Test number
910611335328
Expiry
24 Apr 2018
Odometer
145,777 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
243427784975
Expiry
2 Sept 2016
Odometer
145,446 mi
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
Test number
539418535250
Expiry
—
Odometer
145,446 mi
FAILFAIL
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
FAILFAIL
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
FAILFAIL
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
FAILFAIL
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
Test number
687624324255
Expiry
11 Aug 2015
Odometer
139,227 mi
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORYADV
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Test number
387940114289
Expiry
—
Odometer
139,227 mi
FAILFAIL
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAILFAIL
Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
FAILFAIL
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILFAIL
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILFAIL
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORYADV
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
ADVISORYADV
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test number
159540213231
Expiry
28 Jul 2014
Odometer
137,248 mi
ADVISORYADV
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
Test number
756978203274
Expiry
—
Odometer
137,248 mi
FAILFAIL
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAILFAIL
Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAILFAIL
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORYADV
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
Test number
288461802221
Expiry
26 Jul 2013
Odometer
134,090 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
slight damage to o/side indicator lamp
Test number
758068901264
Expiry
26 Jul 2012
Odometer
124,290 mi
ADVISORYADV
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Test number
361057580166
Expiry
5 Jul 2011
Odometer
121,548 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
offside rear tyre perishing
Test number
284342280432
Expiry
—
Odometer
121,548 mi
FAILFAIL
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILFAIL
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILFAIL
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
offside rear tyre perishing
Test number
604419269052
Expiry
9 Mar 2010
Odometer
111,962 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Test number
123159669459
Expiry
—
Odometer
111,962 mi
FAILFAIL
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Test number
301444258456
Expiry
9 Sept 2009
Odometer
109,791 mi
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYADV
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Test number
824742458233
Expiry
—
Odometer
109,782 mi
FAILFAIL
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILFAIL
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORYADV
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Oil leak
Test number
390553857261
Expiry
—
Odometer
108,657 mi
PRSPRS
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRSPRS
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRSPRS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
PRSPRS
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Test number
523233357281
Expiry
9 Sept 2008
Odometer
108,657 mi
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Test number
814977155373
Expiry
14 Jan 2007
Odometer
97,068 mi
No defects recorded for this test

MOT History

MOT

Passes:18

Fails:8

Pass Rate:69%

Advisories:38

Expires:02/10/2026

Days Remaining:60 days

MOT Summary

Tax

Status:SORN

Due:Now

Days Remaining:Expired

Tax

Mileage

Estimated Mileage:150,454

Annual Mileage:235

vs UK Average:97% below

Mileage Summary

Emissions

Euro Standard:EURO 1

Emissions

Vehicle Details

Manufactured:1990

First Registered:October 1999

V5C Last Issued:14/10/2025

Wheelplan:2 Axle Rigid Body

Marked for Export:No

Vehicle Details

SAA8A FAQs

When is SAA8A's MOT due?: This vehicle's MOT is valid until 2 October 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then while keeping the same renewal date.
Is SAA8A taxed?: No. This vehicle is declared off the road (SORN), so it does not need tax but cannot be driven or parked on public roads.
What mileage has SAA8A done?: The last mileage recorded at MOT was 150,298 miles in October 2025. Based on its recent usage, we estimate it has now covered around 150,500 miles.
Has SAA8A ever failed an MOT?: Yes. It has failed 8 MOT tests, most recently in April 2018. The failure reasons are listed in the MOT history above.
Has SAA8A's mileage ever dropped?: No. The mileage readings recorded at its MOT tests have risen consistently, with no drops that would suggest clocking.