MOT Status
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173,916 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 X HOLES O/S/F WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F FLOOR HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R JACKING POINT HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S FRONT FLOOR HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R FLOOR HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F FLOOR HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
chassis rail corroded at front
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching the spring on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching the spring on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
*Both front brake flexys perished and cracked*
*Rear brake flexy ferrules corroded (Inner flexy worse)*
Aux drive belts loose // A/c drive belt missing
Both front brakes binding
Front wipers smear
Fuel cap seal perished and cracked
General underside corrosion (Including rear axle/suspension arms, spring seats, fuel tank straps ect.)
Handbrake travel
N/s/f and n/s/r tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear bench insecure at o/s
Rear no. plate discoloured
Spare wheel missing
Various engine/gearbox oil leaks
*Rear brake brake flexy hose ( body to axle ) perish cracked and ferules corroded.*
Both front brake flexy hoses perish cracked.
Corrosion on underside of vehicle and on bonnet hinge panel.
Front and rear suspension components corroded.
Fuel filter heavily corroded.
Fuel tank straps corroded.
N/s/f shock absorber lower bush perished and worn.
N/s/r handbrake cable outer cover sheath cracked.
O/s/r and n/s/r caliper brake flexy hoses perish cracked and corroded around ferules.
Oil mist on n/s/f shock absorber.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
*Both rear caliper brake flexy hose perish cracked and ferules corroded.*
Both front brake flexy hoses perish cracked.
Both rear suspension wishbone corroded.
Front suspension upper and lower arms corroded.
Front wipers smear screen.
Fuel filter heavily corroded.
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Oil mist n/s/f shock absorber and lower bush perished and worn.
Rear axle corroded.
Rear axle stay bar corroded.
Rear brake flexy hose ( body to axle ) perish cracked and ferules corroded.
Various body rust on underside and under bonnet of vehicle. ( spring mounts, front chassis/body, rear body and front bonnet hing panel. )
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front anti roll bar slightly touching power steering pipes
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front anti roll bar slightly touching power steering pipes
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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L523 JOM is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 L523 JOM, 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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L523 JOM is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 25 August 1993.
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