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L129 GYM

1993 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,686 mi
Last recorded167,686 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 GYM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 167,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general under body wear

Pass 21 Oct 2013 158,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 146,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat fore & aft not working

Pass 6 Sep 2011 130,273 miles

all rear brake pipes ends rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2011 130,272 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all rear brake pipes ends rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2010 117,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 117,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s door outter trim loose.

oil leak from enging.

rear suspension components starting to rust.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 93,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 81,325 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,276 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 70,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L129 GYM is a 1993 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L129 GYM, 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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L129 GYM is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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