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L116 HKN

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,492 mi
Last recorded130,492 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 HKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2009 130,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

1 exhaust rubber missing replaced for cable ties

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 30 Oct 2009 130,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

1 exhaust rubber missing replaced for cable ties

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 127,652 miles

Exhaust hangers deteriorating.

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Major oil leak at gearbox and engine.

Nearside front tyre, lump out of tyre but no chord showing and tyre still in roadworthy condition.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 127,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust hangers deteriorating.

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Major oil leak at gearbox and engine.

Nearside front tyre, lump out of tyre but no chord showing and tyre still in roadworthy condition.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 120,483 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 108,505 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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L116 HKN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L116 HKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L116 HKN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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