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L830 RAP

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,252 mi
Last recorded61,252 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL830 RAP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 61,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 59,858 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 57,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 55,881 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 54,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 53,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 51,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 48,827 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 42,788 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L830 RAP is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L830 RAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L830 RAP registered?

L830 RAP is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L830 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L830 RAP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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