1993 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · L636 FJO
1993 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 162,057 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L636 FJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 162,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L636 FJO 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 (L636 FJO) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting /seat belt”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
L636 FJO Mileage History
- 26/07/2023161,549 mi
- 11/07/2024161,930 mi+381 mi
- 11/07/2024161,930 mi
- 30/07/2025162,055 mi+125 mi
- 15/09/2025162,057 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 237 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: Below Average
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The gearbox is located underneath the engine and is a known weak point, especially on Turbo models.
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