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L482 TGK

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL482 TGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 116,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 113,534 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perishing but not split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective low light source (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 113,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front outer cv gaiters perishing but not split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective low light source (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 111,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 111,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,188 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 111,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack arm inner joints.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,570 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,081 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 104,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,695 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 101,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 100,878 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 98,928 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft rubbers have very slight cracking.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 98,254 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 96,430 miles

n/s & o/s front anti roll bar outer bushes signs of wear

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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L482 TGK is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L482 TGK, 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 L482 TGK registered?

L482 TGK is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L482 TGK safe to buy?

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