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L205 LSA

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

105,033 mi
Last recorded105,033 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 LSA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 105,033 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured slight crack (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened weld repair to spring cup (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front abs sensor bracket broken but secure

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear wiper blade torn

front and rear suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2020 103,367 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened has welded repair to spring cup (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass in poor condition ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front abs bracket broken but secure

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020 103,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened has welded repair to spring cup (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass in poor condition ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front abs bracket broken but secure

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,494 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel filter insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,486 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 102,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

left door mirror glass damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

left door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,612 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,022 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 99,021 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,895 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 97,894 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,070 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 96,069 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,366 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 94,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 91,778 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 91,777 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 89,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 86,776 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,776 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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L205 LSA is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 L205 LSA, 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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L205 LSA is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 23 December 1993.

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