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L774 WGC

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,365 mi
Last recorded137,365 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL774 WGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 137,365 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 136,691 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 136,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 135,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 135,056 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 135,056 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 133,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 133,313 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 132,409 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,215 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,640 miles

advise fuel filter corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 127,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 121,770 miles

advise both headlamp beam patterns fading

advise power steering rack-pipes weeping

Pass 8 Jul 2010 111,045 miles

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

n/s/f cv boot very poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2009 110,040 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 110,035 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv boot small cracks starting

Pass 25 Jun 2008 107,311 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 107,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 105,778 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 105,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 104,200 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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L774 WGC is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L774 WGC, 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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What year was L774 WGC registered?

L774 WGC is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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