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L522 OWK

1993 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,919 mi
Last recorded152,919 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000157,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 OWK
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 152,919 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light on

center exhaust rubber split

filler neck clip missing to tank

front jacking points slightly corroded

sill covers

Pass 28 Nov 2011 151,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise around front jacking points corroded

exhaust rubber missing

offside front tyre crakced

rear slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 151,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise around front jacking points corroded

exhaust rubber missing

offside front tyre crakced

rear slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 165,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2008 164,207 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2007 160,136 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 160,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 155,706 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 155,706 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 155,670 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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L522 OWK is a 1993 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L522 OWK, 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 L522 OWK registered?

L522 OWK is a 1993 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L522 OWK safe to buy?

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