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L900 LAW

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

233,968 mi
Last recorded233,968 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 LAW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 233,968 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 232,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 228,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 221,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temp. fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 215,980 miles

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded by spring

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temp. fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 215,980 miles

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

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded by spring

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

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

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

temp. fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 209,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 206,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 203,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 198,717 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 198,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 195,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 195,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 191,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 187,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s front brake sticking slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2008 181,827 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 181,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 173,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 163,086 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 153,718 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 153,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L900 LAW is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 L900 LAW, 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 L900 LAW registered?

L900 LAW is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L900 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L900 LAW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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