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L52 GYM

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,468 mi
Last recorded138,468 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 GYM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 138,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine oil leek

n/s cv boot age cracking

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

o/s/r tyre on limit time of test

rear chassie starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2008 132,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy engine oil leaks

o/s/rear tyre has heavy age cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2008 132,296 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy engine oil leaks

o/s/rear tyre has heavy age cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 126,458 miles

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

both outer cv boots starting to perrish

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jul 2006 120,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 19 Jul 2006 120,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

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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L52 GYM is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L52 GYM, 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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What year was L52 GYM registered?

L52 GYM is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L52 GYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L52 GYM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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