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L355 DPB

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,506 mi
Last recorded135,506 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 DPB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 135,506 miles

2 leds inop in centre stop light

corrosion hole in n/s/r wheel arch

fuel cap broken still sealing

handbrake travel high

o/s/r brake disc corroded

splits in o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre no coards showing

Pass 16 Oct 2008 131,518 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 131,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 125,956 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 125,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 121,029 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 121,029 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 119,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 119,837 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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L355 DPB is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L355 DPB, 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 L355 DPB registered?

L355 DPB is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L355 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L355 DPB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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