CarVerify

Free Car Check

L317 LCH

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

140,571 mi
Last recorded140,571 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
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

RegistrationL317 LCH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
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

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 140,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 139,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 138,843 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 138,671 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 138,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 138,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 137,043 miles

Central Front very slight oil seepage, unsure of source

Nearside Front bonnet handle mechanism faulty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 136,111 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,522 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 134,925 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake discs starting to lightly corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2013 134,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 133,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 133,334 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 132,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 131,839 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 128,331 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 128,045 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 128,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 124,162 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

L317 LCH is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 L317 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 L317 LCH?

You can check the full history of L317 LCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L317 LCH registered?

L317 LCH is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L317 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L317 LCH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L317 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 L317 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.