MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,033 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
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))
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)
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
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
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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)
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was L205 LSA registered?
L205 LSA is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 23 December 1993.
Is L205 LSA safe to buy?
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