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L234 MWU

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,437 mi
Last recorded145,437 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 MWU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,437 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 145,437 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 142,331 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 142,308 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,914 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2010 38,914 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 132,306 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 132,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 128,280 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 128,280 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2007 122,116 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 122,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 148,598 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 148,598 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L234 MWU is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L234 MWU, 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 L234 MWU registered?

L234 MWU is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L234 MWU safe to buy?

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