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L777 EST

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,582 mi
Last recorded130,582 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 EST
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 130,582 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 130,582 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 130,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 130,520 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 130,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 130,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 130,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 130,439 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 130,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 130,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 130,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 130,030 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 130,029 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 129,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 128,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 127,440 miles

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

boot difficult to open

offside rear outer side light not working

oil leaks

reverse gear fault

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2009 118,085 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 118,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 112,907 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 112,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mounts perished

front wipers smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2007 111,717 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 109,986 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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L777 EST 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 81.8%.

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 L777 EST, 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 L777 EST registered?

L777 EST is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L777 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L777 EST shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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