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L601 CKM

1993 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,565 mi
Last recorded157,565 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL601 CKM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 157,565 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 157,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 149,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 149,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 144,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 144,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 142,888 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 142,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 139,741 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 139,734 miles

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

22% inbalance accross front brakes

Oil leak

condensation to n/s/f headlamp

slight binding to n/s/f brake

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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L601 CKM is a 1993 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L601 CKM, 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 L601 CKM registered?

L601 CKM is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 14 October 1993.

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