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L674 SHF

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,839 mi
Last recorded147,839 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL674 SHF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 147,839 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 147,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 145,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 141,281 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,809 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,457 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,071 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 112,185 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 104,458 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,458 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,608 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 103,608 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,977 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,555 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 12 Jan 2011 100,555 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,961 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 98,961 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 96,909 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 96,908 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,092 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,513 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 89,313 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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L674 SHF is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L674 SHF, 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 L674 SHF registered?

L674 SHF is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L674 SHF safe to buy?

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