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L202 TGT

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,891 mi
Last recorded114,891 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 TGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 114,891 miles

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

rear suspspension components and mountings slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2026 114,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear suspspension components and mountings slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 114,592 miles

rear beam axle & arms showing corrosion

unable to see condition of outer sills due to body kit

various areas of corrosion on chassis mainly rear end

various oil leaks noted

Fail 26 Mar 2025 114,552 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around trailing arm mount & inside o/s/r wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides rear inner arch areas at shocker mounts showing corrosion

rear beam axle & arms showing corrosion

unable to see condition of outer sills due to body kit

various areas of corrosion on chassis mainly rear end

various oil leaks noted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 113,293 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 113,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,962 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 110,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,366 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 108,364 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 105,584 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

petrol tank straps rusted

Pass 4 May 2018 98,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

petrol tank straps rusted

Fail 1 May 2018 98,401 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

petrol tank straps rusted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,815 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tank straps rusted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tank straps rusted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,224 miles

Front pads low

Front small engine oil leaks

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

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

Rear springs rusted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front pads low

Front small engine oil leaks

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

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

Rear springs rusted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,514 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,655 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre edge wearing out

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,551 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 79,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 77,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 71,302 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 71,302 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf lens cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,608 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,663 miles

Oil leak

offside centre rear hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,155 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 46,155 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,796 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,703 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 35,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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L202 TGT is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L202 TGT, 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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L202 TGT is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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