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L248 TCR

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,836 mi
Last recorded110,836 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 TCR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 110,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 110,231 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 109,498 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 108,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 106,398 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 104,689 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 103,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 103,352 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 101,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,429 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 97,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 95,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,903 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 93,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,402 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 92,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 91,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 88,984 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 88,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 87,491 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 87,491 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 82,913 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 82,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 78,829 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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L248 TCR is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 L248 TCR, 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 L248 TCR registered?

L248 TCR is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is L248 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L248 TCR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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