1993 Saab 900 2.3L Petrol · L547 GTF
1993 Saab 900 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 131,056 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2007. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L547 GTF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2006
- 131,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L547 GTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Saab 900 (L547 GTF) between June 2006 and June 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)”.
L547 GTF Mileage History
- 07/06/2006131,054 mi
- 14/06/2006131,056 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 103 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 900 (Classic)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Gearbox FailureSerious
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