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L290 HFU

1993 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,416 mi
Last recorded191,416 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000157,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 HFU
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 191,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 181,938 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 181,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 173,738 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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L290 HFU is a 1993 Saab 9000 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 157,607 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L290 HFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L290 HFU?

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What year was L290 HFU registered?

L290 HFU is a 1993 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L290 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L290 HFU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L290 HFU have outstanding finance?

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