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L707 VFL

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,715 mi
Last recorded187,715 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 VFL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 187,715 miles

Advisory list from test;990934247038 still stand.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 187,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front indicator lense is cracked.

Nearside rear chassis rail is corroded by coil spring top cup mounting.

Nearside+Offside rear brake pipes are corroded.

Offside front headlight has condensation inside.

Offside rear seat belt buckle outer casing is broken.

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting area is corroded.

Rear brake components are quite corroded.

Rear shock absorber outer casings are corroded.

Rear silencer is corroded and outer layer is coming away.(Advise early replacement.)

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

Windscreen has a stone chip in 'B'zone swept area within limits.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 185,527 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 185,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L707 VFL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L707 VFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L707 VFL registered?

L707 VFL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L707 VFL safe to buy?

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