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L953 GJD

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,543 mi
Last recorded148,543 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 GJD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 148,543 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 148,054 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 142,630 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 136,044 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,867 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 128,815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan around seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 124,423 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 May 2016 121,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 119,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 107,582 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 107,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 106,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 102,154 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 102,152 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen de-laminating

Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 101,420 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 100,400 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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L953 GJD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L953 GJD, 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 L953 GJD registered?

L953 GJD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 22 August 1993.

Is L953 GJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L953 GJD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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