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L689 EKO

1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,812 mi
Last recorded169,812 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo135,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 EKO
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 169,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 169,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake disc is becoming heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 154,865 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 140,165 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 140,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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L689 EKO is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 135,629 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L689 EKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L689 EKO registered?

L689 EKO is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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