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L38 GUW

1993 Saab 900

Green Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,751 mi
Last recorded215,751 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 GUW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 215,751 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER INNER WINGS ADJACENT TO CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +SPRING MOUNTING UPPER PLATES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + UPPER SPRING MOUNTING PLATES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 215,751 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER INNER WINGS ADJACENT TO CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +SPRING MOUNTING UPPER PLATES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive + UPPER SPRING MOUNTING PLATES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 215,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog light switch sticking

Pass 20 Oct 2023 214,631 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 214,631 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear trailing arm to chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished casing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 213,512 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2021 212,682 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 212,391 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 212,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 210,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 210,011 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in front of jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2015 76,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,225 miles

Oil leak

drivers handbrake lower than the passengers

Fail 10 Oct 2012 202,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

drivers handbrake lower than the passengers

Pass 5 Oct 2011 192,409 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 192,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 181,879 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 181,875 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 169,799 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 169,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 158,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 144,457 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 144,455 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 133,524 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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L38 GUW is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L38 GUW, 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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L38 GUW is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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