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L742 FFJ

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,069 mi
Last recorded145,069 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 FFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2009 145,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 145,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 136,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 136,122 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 134,677 miles

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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L742 FFJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L742 FFJ, 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 L742 FFJ registered?

L742 FFJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L742 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L742 FFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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