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L898 ULR

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

123,994 mi
Last recorded123,994 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 ULR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 123,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 116,147 miles

Front slight oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,905 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,742 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,036 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 93,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,030 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,956 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wiper deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 88,161 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,971 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,818 miles

advised brake pipes started to corroded

advised ferrel metal ends corroded

advised front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 27 Jun 2011 77,818 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

advised brake pipes started to corroded

advised ferrel metal ends corroded

advised front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,488 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advised washer switch is stiff to operate washers

Fail 24 May 2010 72,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,998 miles

STON E CHIP IN OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP LENS. FRONT NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGE.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 65,628 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 65,628 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,449 miles

Light (surface) corrosion front inner wings.

Offside headlamp "chipped", still good pattern.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 63,219 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 63,219 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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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L898 ULR is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L898 ULR, 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 L898 ULR registered?

L898 ULR is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L898 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L898 ULR shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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