1993 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · L526 BTA
1993 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 154,102 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L526 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 154,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L526 BTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Saab 900 (L526 BTA) between August 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
L526 BTA Mileage History
- 13/08/2025151,043 mi
- 09/09/2025151,043 mi
- 10/09/2025151,044 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/2026154,101 mi+3,057 mi
- 10/09/2026154,102 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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