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L636 FJO

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,057 mi
Last recorded162,057 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL636 FJO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 162,057 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 162,055 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting /seat belt stalk anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 161,930 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded though

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 161,930 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Floor corroded though

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 161,549 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 160,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 160,972 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 160,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 159,378 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 159,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 157,606 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 157,606 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 156,749 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

both rear tyres perished on outer wall

Fail 4 May 2016 156,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

both rear tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 12 May 2015 152,608 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 141,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 137,129 miles

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 8 Jun 2011 137,129 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 1 Jul 2010 135,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 132,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 128,892 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 128,067 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 128,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S front suspension bump stop loose

Pass 28 Jul 2006 124,416 miles

breather hose on engine broken

oil leak

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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L636 FJO is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L636 FJO, 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 L636 FJO registered?

L636 FJO is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L636 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L636 FJO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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