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L311 RCL

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,018 mi
Last recorded125,018 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL311 RCL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 125,018 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 125,001 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail and o/s/r chassis rail above spring hanger

corrosion to top of n/s/r inner wheel arch

dampness and deterioration to o/s/r shock absorber

windscreen damaged in swept area

Pass 6 May 2006 124,801 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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L311 RCL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L311 RCL, 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 L311 RCL registered?

L311 RCL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L311 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L311 RCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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