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L259 HBM

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,522 mi
Last recorded85,522 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 HBM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,522 miles

1) Both rear brake hoses on the o/s & n/s have ferrules that have started to corrode. 2) Both fuel tank retaining straps have started to corrode/deteriorate. BOTH THE ABOVE ITEMS WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,961 miles

both fuel tank straps corroded

exhaust heatsield corroded and insecure at the rear

nearside front lower arm - rear bush perrished

nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

offside front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

offside front lower arm - rear bush perrished

offside rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

oil weeping from distributor

slight oil leak from offside off engine

Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both fuel tank retaining straps are in poor condition.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 80,951 miles

1) N/S/F SIDE LIGHT DIM. †2) N/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR IN POOR CONDITION. †3) BOTH FUEL TANK RETAINING STRAPS IN POOR CONDITION.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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L259 HBM is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L259 HBM, 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 L259 HBM registered?

L259 HBM is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L259 HBM safe to buy?

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