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L90 OGB

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,298 mi
Last recorded112,298 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 OGB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 112,298 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front heavily undersealed

engine light on

Fail 16 Apr 2026 112,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front heavily undersealed

engine light on

Fail 30 Sep 2020 112,276 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 107,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,623 miles

exhaust seems loud

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside front outer cv boots perishing

nearside rear road wheel slight bind

rusty components and floor

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,824 miles

nearside and offside front outer cv boots perishing

nearside front tyre near legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,607 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 102,591 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber splite (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Jan 2015 101,143 miles

Front lower crossmember heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside front inner arch corroded and holed

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,218 miles

corrosion on vechicle body not within any prescribed areas.

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 98,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on vechicle body not within any prescribed areas.

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion hole in chassis rail nearside front but not within any suspension or brake mountings (strong advise)

exhaust slighty deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2012 93,766 miles

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

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

EM light on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,548 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 85,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 74,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,692 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack.

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,175 miles

corrosion starting to front chassis areas.

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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L90 OGB is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L90 OGB, 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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L90 OGB is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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