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L5 BMM

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,612 mi
Last recorded174,612 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BMM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2011 174,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

1 x rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bulkhead flexing slightly at steering rack

centre seatbelt clasp cover in poor condition

long parking brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r suspension coil spring heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre underinflated - inflatd so could brake test

outer sills covered - in place where can be seen o/s is corroded through and n/s is weak

power steering hoses by rack becoming insecure

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 May 2010 164,797 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 154,820 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 154,820 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 152,350 miles

r/h & l/h rear brake hose ferules corroded

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 16 May 2007 149,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 144,417 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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L5 BMM is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 L5 BMM, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L5 BMM registered?

L5 BMM is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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