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L580 ULE

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,978 mi
Last recorded74,978 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL580 ULE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 74,978 miles

Nearside rear boot floor corroded, outwith a prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outwith prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside b-pillar corroded, outwith prescribed area

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 74,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear boot floor corroded, outwith a prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just outwith prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside b-pillar corroded, outwith prescribed area

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

Signs of front brake pad linings starting to separate

Fail 10 Sep 2025 74,974 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear boot floor corroded, outwith a pescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion just outwith pescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside b-pillar corroded, outwith pescribed area

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

Signs of front brake pad linings starting to separate

Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear boot floor corroded, outwith a pescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 69,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear boot floor corroded, outwith a pescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear boot floor corroded, outwith a pescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 61,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside rear boot floor corroded, outwith a pescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear boot floor corroded, outwith a pescribed area

Fail 9 Sep 2022 60,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear boot floor corroded, outwith a pescribed area

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,809 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 55,809 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose from front to back pipe to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,801 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 55,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp image just passable advise new headlamp

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 51,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp image just passable advise new headlamp

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 41,670 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 41,670 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,867 miles

Coolant leak

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

advise closer inspection to steering rack may have slight oil seepage

Fail 23 Apr 2014 35,867 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 31,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,138 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 19,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,193 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 19,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,078 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 19,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,824 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 18,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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L580 ULE is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L580 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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L580 ULE is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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