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L803 SUF

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,582 mi
Last recorded234,582 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL803 SUF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 234,582 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 234,582 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 234,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 230,892 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 230,892 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 226,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 226,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 219,742 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 219,675 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 210,470 miles

nearside rear inner wing corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Jun 2017 210,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 210,155 miles

boot floor corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2015 209,937 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 209,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 209,521 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smeary

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake hose is perishing

offside rear outer side light not working

oil leak around bottom of engine

Fail 26 May 2015 209,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers smeary

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front brake hose is perishing

offside rear outer side light not working

oil leak around bottom of engine

Pass 22 Apr 2014 208,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 208,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 202,782 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 202,780 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 193,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rust hole on nearside front floorpan/wheelarch more than 30cm from structual point

rust hole on offside front floorpan/wheelarch more than 30cm from a structual point

Fail 9 May 2012 193,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rust hole on nearside front floorpan/wheelarch more than 30cm from structual point

rust hole on offside front floorpan/wheelarch more than 30cm from a structual point

Pass 16 May 2011 187,435 miles

Oil leak

Unable to test fuel filler cap seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2011 187,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Unable to test fuel filler cap seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 187,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

front bodywork rusty

rear number plate faded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 187,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front bodywork rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2009 185,400 miles

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

oil leak

rack damp

Fail 8 Sep 2009 185,399 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

rack damp

Pass 2 Sep 2008 182,166 miles

aims slightly dim

oil leaks

slight perishing on brake hoses & c.v. boots

small splits on wipers

Fail 2 Sep 2008 182,166 miles

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

aims slightly dim

oil leaks

slight perishing on brake hoses & c.v. boots

small splits on wipers

Pass 13 Mar 2007 178,990 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight run-out on front brakes †steering rack damp †rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2007 178,990 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight run-out on front brakws †steering rack damp †rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 175,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers starting to split away

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2006 175,099 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rubbers starting to split away

oil leak

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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L803 SUF is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L803 SUF, 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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L803 SUF is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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