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L746 SUF

1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,376 mi
Last recorded146,376 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo144,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL746 SUF
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 146,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lap strap does not release

Fail 10 Apr 2008 146,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lap strap does not release

Pass 11 Apr 2007 138,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 138,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2006 127,596 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 127,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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L746 SUF is a 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 144,676 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L746 SUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L746 SUF registered?

L746 SUF is a 1993 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L746 SUF safe to buy?

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