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L630 RVX

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

232,292 mi
Last recorded232,292 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL630 RVX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 232,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 228,799 miles

stone chip in screen

underside components all areas showing general corrosion / underside been re/undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2022 228,798 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co reading incorrect (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits hc reading incorrect (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s hand brake inop / low on effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended o/s/r seat belt jammed up / wont unlock (7.1.2 (c))

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

stone chip in screen

underside components all areas showing general corrosion / underside been re/undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2021 221,782 miles

slight fault on rear fog light developing / slightly sticking / advise attention

underside components showing corrosion / underside / components recently been undersealed

Fail 12 Aug 2021 221,780 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades smearing screen 16" x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake discs corroded / pitted on braking surface / slight fluctuation developing / strong advise to replace

slight fault on rear fog light developing / slightly sticking / advise attention

slight unbalance on rear brakes / o/s hand brake slightly low on braking effort

underside components showing corrosion / underside / components recently been undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2020 218,529 miles

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

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

vehicle underside corrosion protected by sealant

Fail 21 Jul 2020 218,528 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and centre section! requires replacement (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear exhaust knocking on bodywork (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has very heavy corrosion developing underside within all prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2019 212,031 miles

Central both outer sills corroded close to jacking points

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r top shock absorber mounting corroded .

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light oil misting / still damping at time of test . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting area corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear top shock absorber bush deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads becoming thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 212,031 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded . and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened upper mounting corroded and cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread band 1.3 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central both outer sills corroded close to jacking points

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r top shock absorber mounting corroded .

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light oil misting / still damping at time of test . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks developing outer edge . 195/60/r15 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting area corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear top shock absorber bush deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads becoming thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 209,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 209,352 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 205,497 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 205,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 203,134 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 203,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions not tested

Pass 19 Sep 2014 198,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 195,095 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 194,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 189,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 189,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 183,515 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 180,604 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 180,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 175,031 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 22 May 2008 168,098 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 168,098 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 158,555 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 142,986 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 142,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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L630 RVX is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L630 RVX, 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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L630 RVX is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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