CarVerify

Free Car Check

L293 LCH

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,732 mi
Last recorded95,732 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL293 LCH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 95,732 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 95,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,997 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,784 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,442 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,883 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,788 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 93,788 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,517 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 93,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,595 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 91,323 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 91,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,802 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 90,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 89,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 89,202 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 87,051 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,127 miles

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

advise both rear tyres starting to step

Fail 6 Sep 2006 86,057 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise both rear tyres starting to step

advise child seat not fitted correctly

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L293 LCH is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L293 LCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L293 LCH?

You can check the full history of L293 LCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L293 LCH registered?

L293 LCH is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L293 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L293 LCH shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L293 LCH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L293 LCH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.