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L900 PBW

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 74,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 73,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 72,909 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,255 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 72,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 71,517 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 71,517 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 70,712 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 70,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 69,508 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,944 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,787 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,787 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,640 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,202 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,631 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,698 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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L900 PBW is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PBW, 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 L900 PBW?

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What year was L900 PBW registered?

L900 PBW is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L900 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L900 PBW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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