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L556 RNJ

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,381 mi
Last recorded234,381 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 RNJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 234,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 227,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 227,608 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Body (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 219,748 miles

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

body has corrosion to offside front

child seat fitted offside rear

unable to fully test rear seat's due to luggage

Pass 24 Sep 2014 203,078 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 195,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 180,999 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 168,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 168,446 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 158,299 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 158,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 149,586 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 149,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 130,623 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 126,509 miles

near side front c.v boots perishing and off side front

Pass 28 Jul 2006 124,738 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 RNJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNJ, 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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L556 RNJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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