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L688 TMW

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,533 mi
Last recorded96,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 TMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 96,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2010 96,456 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

High level brake lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2008 93,100 miles

pas pipes damp.

rear chassis getting rusty.

both outer cv gaitors perished

front and rear number plate backing coming apart.

fuel tank straps rusty.

o/s/f lamp cracked.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 93,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

both outer cv gaitors perished

front and rear number plate backing coming apart.

fuel tank straps rusty.

o/s/f lamp cracked.

pas pipes damp.

rear chassis getting rusty.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 89,178 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake hose mounting loose

Offside rear brake hose ferrule's slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2007 89,178 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake hose mounting loose

Offside rear brake hose ferrule's slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,725 miles

both outer cv gaitors perished.

front number plate cracked.

fuel tank straps rusty.

headlamps getting dim.

o/s/f lamp cracked.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,381 miles

front and rear number plates cracked/ coming apart. †o/s/f and n/s/r lamps cracked. †

Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,381 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 76,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plates cracked/coming apart. †o/s/f and n/s/r lamps cracked.

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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L688 TMW is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L688 TMW, 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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L688 TMW is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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