CarVerify

Free Car Check

L532 MYB

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,476 mi
Last recorded113,476 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
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

RegistrationL532 MYB
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

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,476 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 109,865 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear tyres are heavily perished

Fail 22 Oct 2013 109,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear tyres are heavily perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 107,527 miles

both front seat buckle buttons worn.

centre exahsut pipe sealed with exhaust sealer.

haedlamp patterns poor.

head lining insecure

various light body damage and corrosion.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 105,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 105,694 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,777 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 103,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 101,092 miles

both front brake pads low (2mm).

both front flexi brake phoses slightly perished.

both outer cv boots perished.

exhaust front pipe corroded but still strong.

reverse lights not working.

slight lift in both front suspension upper balljoints.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 94,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

o/s/f chassis leg corroded,but not holed!.

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded!

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,412 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

o/s/f chassis leg corroded,but not holed!.

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded!

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,737 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both rear brake pads low (2mm) + discs corroded.

center exhaust mounting secured with a zip tie.

drivers window doesnt open.

engine damp with oil.

front registration plate cracked + rear plate slightly delaminated.

slight lift in o/s/f upper suspension ball joint.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 82,369 miles

all brake discs corroded.

both outer cv boots perished.

n/s/f flexi brake pipe slightly perished.

o/s/r tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

slight play in o/s upper suspension ball joint.

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

L532 MYB is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L532 MYB, 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 L532 MYB?

You can check the full history of L532 MYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L532 MYB registered?

L532 MYB is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L532 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L532 MYB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L532 MYB 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 L532 MYB. 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.