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L565 RNJ

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,444 mi
Last recorded147,444 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 RNJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 147,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 147,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 147,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and surrounding area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded - with holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 143,854 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 143,824 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 140,875 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 140,855 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Off centre one[YELLOW chalked] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded .Underside corroded .

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front jacking point holed and badly corroded .

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

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

Play in offside front rack end .

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 137,913 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking / perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 137,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking / perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 133,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 125,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,975 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,418 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 106,856 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,747 miles

boot floor holed

Fail 18 Sep 2014 98,208 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 94,613 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 81,271 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 81,230 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 81,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front tyres are of a different size than rear tyres

nearside front tyre touching suspension on lock to lock

power steering leak from rack area

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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L565 RNJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L565 RNJ, 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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L565 RNJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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