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L750 SGJ

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,936 mi
Last recorded147,936 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL750 SGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 147,936 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 147,897 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 147,868 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 147,835 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 147,736 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 147,736 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2016 147,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber broke (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose twisted body to axle rubs on fuel pipe (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

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

power steering pipe metal to metal on rack

windscreen cracked but not in swept zone

Pass 19 Aug 2015 146,455 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 146,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 145,796 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2014 145,796 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 144,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 144,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 143,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 142,246 miles

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

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

advis n/s/r axle bushes

advis o/s/r axle bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2010 140,809 miles

advise brake flexi hose starting to perish

advise chassis starting to corrode

advise feul filter corroded

advise fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

advise off side front inner wing corroded

advise power steering rack,pump and pipes all weeping

advise suspension,brakes and steering components all corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2010 140,806 miles

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

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

advise brake flexi hose starting to perish

advise chassis starting to corrode

advise feul filter corroded

advise fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

advise near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

advise off side front inner wing corroded

advise power steering rack,pump and pipes all weeping

advise suspension,brakes and steering components all corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2009 138,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 132,269 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 132,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 128,244 miles

CENTRE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING NOT YET EXCESSIVE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 20 Jun 2007 128,244 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CENTRE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE METAL FERRULES CORRODING NOT YET EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR TYRE WORN VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Jun 2006 128,212 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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L750 SGJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L750 SGJ, 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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L750 SGJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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