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ALZ 4494

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,678 mi
Last recorded167,678 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4494
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 167,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 167,678 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Rubbers split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 165,040 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 163,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper axle mount areas of body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mounting bracket and body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in battery tray area

Pass 14 Oct 2022 162,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper axle brace rods (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 162,982 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Upper axle brace rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 162,863 miles

Oil leak ()

parking brake 16%

Pass 28 May 2015 161,654 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2014 160,052 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 156,124 miles

sight corrosion to sills

slight corrosion to in inner wings

Pass 17 Aug 2011 149,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2011 149,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2010 138,583 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 138,583 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 134,393 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 134,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 128,917 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 128,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 4,581 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 119,223 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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ALZ 4494 is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ALZ 4494, 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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What year was ALZ 4494 registered?

ALZ 4494 is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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