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L268 UPX

1993 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,711 mi
Last recorded69,711 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 UPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,711 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,831 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to step and perish

Fail 14 Sep 2010 68,793 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to step and perish

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,771 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

high parking brake travel present

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to step and perish

Pass 4 Oct 2008 66,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake high

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres stepped on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Pass 20 Sep 2007 64,359 miles

H/BRAKE TRAVEL ATT SOON

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 58,557 miles

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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L268 UPX is a 1993 Saab 900 in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L268 UPX, 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 L268 UPX registered?

L268 UPX is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L268 UPX safe to buy?

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