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L327 LHE

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,265 mi
Last recorded192,265 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL327 LHE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 192,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 191,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 190,660 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 189,313 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 189,308 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 187,501 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 187,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play wishbone balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 186,355 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 184,885 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 184,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 183,629 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 183,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 182,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 181,231 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 178,197 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 174,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 174,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 170,156 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 164,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 160,027 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 156,458 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 149,474 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 149,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 142,837 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 140,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 140,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 134,254 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 127,792 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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L327 LHE is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L327 LHE, 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 L327 LHE registered?

L327 LHE is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L327 LHE safe to buy?

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