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L105 XLT

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2119cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

170,852 mi
Last recorded170,852 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL105 XLT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,119cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 170,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f c/v gator poor condition (leaking grease) left hand side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning left hand side rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f c/v gator poor condition right hand side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r boot floor corroded hole right hand side rear

Offside Rear o/s/r light lamp lens poor condition. right hand side rear

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view right hand side (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 166,272 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 157,361 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 151,239 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 151,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 130,494 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 130,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 126,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 120,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

o/s/front seat belt catch damaged but working at time test

Fail 27 Nov 2017 120,549 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

o/s/front seat belt catch damaged but working at time test

Pass 19 Nov 2016 110,627 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 110,627 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,012 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 104,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 97,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 92,082 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,938 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 86,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 80,869 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,569 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,711 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,159 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 53,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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L105 XLT is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L105 XLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L105 XLT is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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