MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
warning light displayed on the dash
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
offside front tyre deteriorated slightly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L265 SKA is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L265 SKA, 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 L265 SKA registered?
L265 SKA is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 27 September 1993.
Is L265 SKA safe to buy?
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