1993 Saab 900 2.0L Petrol · L698 FJH
1993 Saab 900 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 221,272 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 900
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L698 FJH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
- 221,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L698 FJH 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 (L698 FJH) between September 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
L698 FJH Mileage History
- 14/09/2022204,361 mi
- 05/10/2023214,997 mi+10,636 mi
- 10/10/2023215,112 mi+115 mi
- 13/01/2025221,240 mi+6,128 mi
- 22/01/2025221,272 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 7,174 miles per year across 5 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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The gearbox is located underneath the engine and is a known weak point, especially on Turbo models.
- Body RustSerious
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- Gearbox Oil Leak and Pinion Bearing WearModerate
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