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L681 FJH

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,611 mi
Last recorded156,611 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 FJH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low & cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread & sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 156,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in outer edge & tyre tread cracking & splitting ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low & cracking on tread outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 156,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 156,508 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 156,440 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Slight corrosion behind top axle mounting on body. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 156,440 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Slight corrosion behind top axle mounting on body. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 156,363 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Slight corrosion behind top axle mounting on body. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on sidewalls . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 156,283 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Slight corrosion behind top axle mounting on body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Slight cracking on tyre sidewalls ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 156,239 miles

Front Both front tyre valves cracking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre valve cracking

Pass 27 May 2017 156,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bump stop missing

Fail 27 May 2017 156,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bump stop missing

Pass 21 May 2016 156,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 6 Jun 2015 155,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 May 2015 155,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 155,516 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 155,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 143,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 132,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 120,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 109,172 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 97,492 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 97,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,029 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 74,381 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in its tread patton puntched

Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,580 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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L681 FJH is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L681 FJH, 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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L681 FJH is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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