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L81 PFM

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,587 mi
Last recorded120,587 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 PFM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 120,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded near bracing marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner outer arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 120,349 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion underside of the vehicle on chassis, body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 120,349 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion underside of the vehicle on chassis, body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 120,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 119,866 miles

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 15 Aug 2023 119,852 miles

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

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 27 Jul 2023 119,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around driveshaft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake performance Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18%

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,539 miles

Coolant leak radiator area

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 118,846 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 118,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 117,825 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 117,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 116,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 116,622 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 115,024 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 115,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 110,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 94,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 88,938 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,546 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,259 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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L81 PFM is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L81 PFM, 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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L81 PFM is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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