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L78 FFV

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,282 mi
Last recorded203,282 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 FFV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 203,282 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 203,282 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 202,879 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 210,610 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 200,872 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 200,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 200,860 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bulk head very rusty

corrosion/damage to r/n/s wheel arch

exhaust system noted rusty

f/n/s tyre nailed

f/o/s tyre badly perished on walls and down to 2mm of tread left

headlight patterns poor

n/s/f top suspension mounting wornm

oil leak noted from the engine

possible inner tube fitted to f/o/s tyre

power steering noisy

power steering pipes rusty in places

r/o/s tyre perished

stonechip noted in front screen

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 22 Aug 2012 199,438 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 198,667 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

o/s inner cv boot is split and is dry

Pass 27 Aug 2010 197,503 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 197,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 196,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 192,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 192,849 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 187,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 187,044 miles

Nearside Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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L78 FFV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L78 FFV, 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.

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What year was L78 FFV registered?

L78 FFV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 13 December 1993.

Is L78 FFV safe to buy?

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