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L188 TGT

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,635 mi
Last recorded165,635 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 TGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 165,635 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 165,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 157,904 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 157,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 151,123 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 151,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 140,962 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 140,958 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 132,454 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 132,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L188 TGT is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L188 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 L188 TGT registered?

L188 TGT is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 29 November 1993.

Is L188 TGT safe to buy?

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