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L723 XHU

1993 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,173 mi
Last recorded172,173 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL723 XHU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 172,173 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advisory.both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

advisory.exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 172,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advisory.both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

advisory.exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 172,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 166,020 miles

both front arm rear bushes split.

both outer cv gaitors perished.

front number plate cracked.

fuel tank straps rusty.

hand brake cable gaitor split.

o/s/f indicator unit holed.

o/s/r shockabsorber dust cover adrift.

o/s/r tyre down too 2mm.

pas pipe rusty.

rear number plate coming apart.

rear silencer and clamp very rusty.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 153,693 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 153,693 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear number plate slightly faded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2006 146,547 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front pas pipe excessive corrosion

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 8 Aug 2006 146,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front pas pipe excessive corroded

long traval on handbrake

o/s/r shockabsorber cover corroded

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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L723 XHU is a 1993 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L723 XHU, 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 L723 XHU registered?

L723 XHU is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 5 November 1993.

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