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L118 RBP

1993 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,661 mi
Last recorded157,661 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 RBP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 157,661 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 157,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 157,142 miles

small oil leaks evident around rear of engine

Fail 10 Jan 2024 157,142 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

small oil leaks evident around rear of engine

Pass 12 Jan 2023 156,239 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 155,993 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 155,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 154,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 153,366 miles

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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L118 RBP is a 1993 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L118 RBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L118 RBP registered?

L118 RBP is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L118 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 RBP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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