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L342 COD

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,722 mi
Last recorded66,722 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 COD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,722 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

undercar very rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,021 miles

Rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated.Check engine light on.Slight corrossion on crossmember below radiator. Slight corrossion above rear suspension. Hole in boot floor, but not a prescribed area

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,840 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear spare wheel well holed and corroded

radiator loose

unable to open boot lid(luggage compartment checked through rear seats)

front x member exessively corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres getting close to limit on edges

front towine mounts missing due to corrosion

radiator mounting beam missing due to corrosion

rear suspension getting weak due to corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L342 COD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L342 COD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L342 COD registered?

L342 COD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L342 COD safe to buy?

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