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L526 BTA

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

151,044 mi
Last recorded151,044 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 BTA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 151,044 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 151,043 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 151,043 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 149,561 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 149,440 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 147,333 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle coil spring fouling tyre on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle coil spring fouling tyre on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 146,893 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 146,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,585 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 146,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,746 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 144,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 143,867 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2017 143,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full chassis leg (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 139,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 133,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,219 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 128,216 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 127,503 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 121,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2011 121,224 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 114,043 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 114,043 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 113,794 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 106,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2007 90,151 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ADVISE N/S FRONT INNER B/PAD GETTING LOW/B/DISC CORRODED AROUND CERCUMFERENCE

ADVISE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM N/S FRONT SERVICE BRAKE

Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,250 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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L526 BTA is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 L526 BTA, 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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L526 BTA is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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