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L561 RPX

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,737 mi
Last recorded85,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL561 RPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 85,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2026 85,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 85,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 83,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 82,718 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 81,367 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 80,963 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,318 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 79,812 miles

Oil leak

light switch stiff to operate

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,112 miles

light switch stiff to operate

oil leaks

rear tyres are perished and cracked

slight surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,112 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light switch stiff to operate

oil leaks

rear tyres are perished and cracked

slight surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,049 miles

corrosion on front suspension arms and rear beam axle

corrosion on steering and suspension components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on front suspension arms and rear beam axle

corrosion on steering and suspension components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,105 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside handbrake efficiency a bit low

rear tyres slightly perished

surface corosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

surface corosion on front cross member/ chassis

surface corosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 2 May 2013 70,792 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 69,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,314 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 68,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,647 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 65,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 64,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 64,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 64,107 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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L561 RPX 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 78.6%.

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 L561 RPX, 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

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What year was L561 RPX registered?

L561 RPX is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L561 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L561 RPX shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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