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L18 SMP

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,830 mi
Last recorded182,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 SMP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 182,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 182,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 182,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 182,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 182,596 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 182,428 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 182,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 182,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 181,758 miles

All Tyres to vehicle aged-dot (07)

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Corrossion to front chassis legs & engine bay

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 181,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2013 181,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 181,135 miles

offside and nearside front upper and lower suspension arms corroded,but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2011 180,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 179,209 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch pipe badly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 179,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 177,841 miles

Battery insecure

CO on maximum limit

Pass 21 May 2007 175,640 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 175,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 174,693 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

power steering pipes corroding abit

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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L18 SMP is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L18 SMP, 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 L18 SMP registered?

L18 SMP is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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