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L675 FOA

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

214,504 mi
Last recorded214,504 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL675 FOA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 214,504 miles

car body corroded gaffer tap on panels

just passed emissions test

Pass 7 Nov 2024 208,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing near lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Offside Parking Brake Low Performance 18%

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both rear shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

car body corroded around no sharp edges

fan belt has fray

oil around engine and steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2024 208,554 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing near lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both rear shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

car body corroded around no sharp edges

fan belt has fray

oil around engine and steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2023 201,831 miles

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

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

Offside Bonnet Corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 194,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside hand brake performance low just pass with 19%

Offside bonnet edge corroded and rear boot lid corroded no sharp edges at time of test

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis. covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 194,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch upper tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside bonnet edge corroded and rear boot lid corroded no sharp edges at time of test

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis. covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 192,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose corroded on rear filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside bonnet edge corroded

Offside hand brake performance low

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle arms points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 191,700 miles

Offside bonnet corroded & weak

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle tie rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil around engine

Fail 2 Jul 2019 191,695 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside bonnet corroded & weak

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle tie rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil around engine

Pass 4 Jul 2018 190,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 190,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Taped Up

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Front Brake 15% Low Performance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 190,055 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Taped Up

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Front Brake 15% Low Performance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 190,033 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Taped Up

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 189,293 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 189,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 181,279 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 181,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 175,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side front wheel bearing slighty noisey.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 175,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side front wheel bearing slighty noisey.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 174,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 169,385 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Apr 2010 169,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

exhaust mountings split

Fail 20 Apr 2009 159,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 159,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 151,292 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 151,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 141,430 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 141,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 132,914 miles

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

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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L675 FOA is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 L675 FOA, 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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L675 FOA is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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