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L556 FRX

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,346 mi
Last recorded53,346 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 FRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,150 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 51,137 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,409 miles

both wiper blades

near side rear lens cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,218 miles

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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L556 FRX is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L556 FRX, 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 L556 FRX registered?

L556 FRX is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L556 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L556 FRX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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