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L209 LNF

1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,412 mi
Last recorded116,412 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo144,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 LNF
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 116,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear shock absorber mounts coroded

front chassis rails coroded

front wisbone pins coroded

nearside rear wheel arch coroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,436 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight corrosion in n/s/r outer wheel arch

Fail 30 Jul 2012 113,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight corrosion in n/s/r outer wheel arch

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 105,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 100,752 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 100,752 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,966 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 89,496 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 89,496 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 82,982 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 82,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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L209 LNF is a 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 144,676 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L209 LNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L209 LNF is a 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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