CarVerify

Free Car Check

L301 DJA

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,135 mi
Last recorded133,135 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
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

RegistrationL301 DJA
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

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,135 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 131,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 128,973 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,385 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 128,381 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 128,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear trailing arm floor to sill? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front suspension arm chassis / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear trailing arm floor to sill? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from floor to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer rubber cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor on limit?

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

headlamp washer / wipers not working?

washer jets poor aim

Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,708 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 126,708 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,403 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 126,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 123,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 119,317 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 117,057 miles

advise front number plale

Pass 19 Sep 2009 100,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,159 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 96,159 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,562 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 90,290 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
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

L301 DJA is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L301 DJA, 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 L301 DJA?

You can check the full history of L301 DJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L301 DJA registered?

L301 DJA is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L301 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L301 DJA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L301 DJA 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 L301 DJA. 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.