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L431 TVL

1993 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,846 mi
Last recorded97,846 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000157,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 TVL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s handbrake efficieny

rear axle rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2007 97,906 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L431 TVL is a 1993 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L431 TVL, 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.

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What year was L431 TVL registered?

L431 TVL is a 1993 Saab 9000, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L431 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L431 TVL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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