MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
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)
Oil leak
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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