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L626 EJA

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,065 mi
Last recorded155,065 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL626 EJA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 155,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 153,715 miles

o/s/r spring mounting prescribed area heavily corroded but not yet excessive

Fail 13 Feb 2012 153,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r spring mounting prescribed area heavily corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2010 151,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 151,710 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 150,311 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 148,010 miles

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

handbrake lever almost has no reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2007 145,578 miles

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel left

nearside sunvisor not securing in up position but not blocking the drivers view

rear brake pipe unions corroded but not to excess

unable to properly check sill due to plastic sill covers being fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2006 142,785 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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L626 EJA is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L626 EJA, 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 L626 EJA registered?

L626 EJA is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 14 October 1993.

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The MOT history for L626 EJA shows 9 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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