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L698 GUD

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

182,462 mi
Last recorded182,462 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 GUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 182,462 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 182,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 177,832 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 177,829 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 176,379 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 176,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 174,714 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 174,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 170,309 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 170,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 166,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 166,885 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 160,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear light lense is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 160,835 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear light lense is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 158,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play / wear in PAS rack assembly...

Pass 4 Jun 2007 156,626 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 151,164 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 151,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 151,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

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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L698 GUD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L698 GUD, 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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L698 GUD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 5 November 1993.

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