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L571 ULE

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,400 mi
Last recorded185,400 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL571 ULE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 185,400 miles

Offside Front Outer Cv boot

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 185,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Cv boot

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 178,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside hand brake reading slightly low

slight weep from steering rack

Fail 25 Mar 2025 178,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside hand brake reading slightly low

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2024 170,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 162,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 153,813 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 147,308 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Mar 2020 141,215 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 141,157 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 133,701 miles

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing front section corroded

Front front engine mounting poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2019 133,701 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected above o/s/f lower wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both o/s/f & n/s/f inner wing front section corroded

Front front engine mounting poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2018 131,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel arch corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2018 131,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel arch corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 125,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner wing holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Front front quarter holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,783 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 113,783 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,200 miles

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,048 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front inner wing corroded under battery tray

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,136 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 85,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,362 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 79,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,929 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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L571 ULE is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L571 ULE, 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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L571 ULE is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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