CarVerify

Free Car Check

L899 ULR

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,507 mi
Last recorded135,507 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 ULR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 135,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 6 (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to sills

corrosion to suspension joints

suspension compnents corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 135,131 miles

battery insecure

battery terminal connection insecure

front brake discs poor condition

offside front indicator lens slight damage

offside front shockabsorber lower mounting rubber bush slightly worn

Fail 14 Jun 2012 135,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

battery insecure

battery terminal connection insecure

front brake discs poor condition

nearside indicator lens unit slightly insecure

nearside rear inner side light bulb not working

offside front indicator lens slight damage

offside front shockabsorber lower mounting rubber bush slightly worn

offside rear outer side light bulb not working

Pass 26 Jul 2010 134,553 miles

offside front shocker lower rubber bush starting to wear

Fail 26 Jul 2010 134,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front shocker lower rubber bush starting to wear

Pass 28 Jul 2009 126,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2008 116,225 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting badly deteriorated.

corrosion to drivers door inside lower edge.

n/s rear wheel arch sharp edges covered with tape.

radiator leaking coolant.

suspect slight exhaust blow in area of manifold.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 116,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

surface corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 1 Aug 2006 111,346 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 111,346 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L899 ULR is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L899 ULR?

You can check the full history of L899 ULR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L899 ULR registered?

L899 ULR is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L899 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L899 ULR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L899 ULR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L899 ULR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.