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L164 PKV

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,067 mi
Last recorded151,067 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 PKV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 151,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 150,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 149,806 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 148,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 147,093 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 146,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 145,419 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 143,119 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 143,119 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 142,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Chassi and suspension general corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front nail in outer shoulder of tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak engine area

Pass 5 May 2015 141,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stone chip in front screen

Fail 29 Apr 2015 141,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stone chip in front screen

Pass 6 May 2014 140,591 miles

Corrosion in body

Rear axle coroded

Rear brake pipes coroded and ferrel coroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 137,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 31 Aug 2011 137,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 31 Aug 2010 130,613 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 124,188 miles

Passenger side door hard to open

Chips in screen

Drivers side rear side light 1 of 2 not working

Pass 27 Aug 2008 116,510 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 116,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

o/s/r tyre slight wear outer edge

wind screen poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2007 110,160 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 110,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 104,129 miles

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

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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L164 PKV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L164 PKV, 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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What year was L164 PKV registered?

L164 PKV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L164 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L164 PKV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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