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L581 BDV

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,276 mi
Last recorded139,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 BDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 139,276 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lens has slight damaged/cracked - covered clear tape (4.2.3 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear - upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

both front seat belt buckles have cosmetic damage

Pass 21 Jul 2025 138,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged - Function not impaired

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides -- Cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 137,401 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (outer) cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged casing slightly broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged still functions

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing slightly broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 136,879 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear lamp lens damaged - function not impaired

Pass 30 Jun 2022 136,687 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 136,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 134,128 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

road wheels slighty distoded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 133,733 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise replacement of fuel tank cap seal

bonnet release cable not attached to internal handle - bonnet still opens OK

nearside rear fog lamp not working - not an obligatory lamp

reverse lights not working - not obligatory on this age car

Pass 3 Jul 2018 133,012 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 133,001 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 131,193 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 125,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 121,959 miles

drivers seat seems loose on mountings but no faults seen or found at test

Fail 2 Jun 2015 121,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

drivers seat seems loose on mountings but no faults seen or found at test

Pass 24 Jun 2014 119,790 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 119,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both sides at rear have the forward innerarches heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 118,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 118,955 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 118,763 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 118,763 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 118,395 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 117,823 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 116,694 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 114,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 114,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 113,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 110,568 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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L581 BDV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L581 BDV, 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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L581 BDV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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