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L525 BTA

1993 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,470 mi
Last recorded173,470 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 S115,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 BTA
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2008 173,470 miles

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

Inner Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 167,845 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 167,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 159,721 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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L525 BTA is a 1993 Saab 900 S in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 115,464 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L525 BTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L525 BTA registered?

L525 BTA is a 1993 Saab 900 S, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L525 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L525 BTA shows 4 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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