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L585 TEU

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 TEU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 113,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,796 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 111,689 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO=0.47 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,162 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 109,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 107,325 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 105,038 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 103,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 101,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,380 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,836 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,210 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,935 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,053 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 92,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 91,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,005 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

n/s/r tyre worn low inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 88,560 miles

N/S/R tyre tread low on edges

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2009 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,975 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both n/plates fadding

damage o/s/rear lens

handbrake cables casings starting to perish

Fail 5 Jun 2007 84,975 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both n/plates fadding

damage o/s/rear lens

handbrake cables casings starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,142 miles

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

corrosion rear discs

knock from rear of vehicle

rear n/plate fadding

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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L585 TEU is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L585 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L585 TEU registered?

L585 TEU is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L585 TEU safe to buy?

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