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L281 DJA

1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,866 mi
Last recorded211,866 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo144,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 DJA
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 211,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 197,243 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 197,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 176,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 149,845 miles

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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L281 DJA is a 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L281 DJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L281 DJA registered?

L281 DJA is a 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L281 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 DJA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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