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L475 PEX

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

253,148 mi
Last recorded253,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL475 PEX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 253,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor (6.1.C.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 244,123 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 244,123 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2015 232,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 232,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 224,360 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 224,360 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 214,731 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 214,731 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 201,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 195,868 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 195,868 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 186,682 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 176,976 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 167,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 167,650 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 155,161 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 155,161 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 145,237 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2006 145,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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L475 PEX is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L475 PEX, 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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L475 PEX is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 14 August 1993.

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