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L57 GYM

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

125,278 mi
Last recorded125,278 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL57 GYM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 125,278 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 125,278 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 125,081 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,470 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 123,875 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,466 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 123,466 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 122,702 miles

corrosion starting under battery tray

Pass 5 Nov 2019 121,683 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 121,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,179 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 121,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,105 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 120,105 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,676 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,939 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 117,939 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 117,077 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Nov 2014 117,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 116,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 115,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,929 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 114,929 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 113,570 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 113,570 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 111,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,411 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 109,292 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 108,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 107,397 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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L57 GYM is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 L57 GYM, 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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What year was L57 GYM registered?

L57 GYM is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L57 GYM safe to buy?

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