1993 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · L630 RVX
1993 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 232,292 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L630 RVX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2023
- 232,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L630 RVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Saab 900 (L630 RVX) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits hc reading incorrect (8.2.1.2 (”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co reading incorrect (8.2.1”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s hand brake inop / low on effort (1.4.1 (a))”.
L630 RVX Mileage History
- 11/08/2022228,798 mi
- 18/08/2022228,799 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/2023232,292 mi+3,493 mi
Average of roughly 3,208 miles per year across 3 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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- Body RustSerious
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