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L172 TGT

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,988 mi
Last recorded133,988 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 TGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 133,988 miles

suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 23 Nov 2022 133,216 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,088 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 130,572 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lower effort

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 128,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 121,146 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 121,141 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 117,258 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 113,907 miles

discs corroded

front flexi hoses cracking

oil leak on g/box /engine

os ans cv boots cracking

osf seat belt fraying on edge

Pass 22 May 2013 110,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise exhaust corroaded front to back

advise under vehicle corroaded in places

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,022 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rubbers on rear cracked

nearside front anti roll bar tapped up into rubber bush

Fail 8 Jun 2012 107,021 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rubbers on rear cracked

nearside front anti roll bar tapped up into rubber bush

Pass 18 May 2011 103,485 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear parking brake not as good as offside pulling 141 to 222

oil leaks

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2010 99,103 miles

abs wire on nearside front insecure

Fail 28 May 2010 99,102 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs wire on nearside front insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,513 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 89,513 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 87,320 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 85,814 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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L172 TGT is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L172 TGT, 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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What year was L172 TGT registered?

L172 TGT is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 25 October 1993.

Is L172 TGT safe to buy?

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