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L742 XDF

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,991 mi
Last recorded88,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 XDF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 88,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage n/s steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,914 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,739 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 78,022 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,022 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 72,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,362 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,990 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,409 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 65,400 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,943 miles

N/S and O/S wiper blade split at ends.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiperblade split slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 59,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XDF is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

L742 XDF is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L742 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L742 XDF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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