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L873 EPY

1993 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,235 mi
Last recorded170,235 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000157,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 EPY
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 170,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 170,039 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 169,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 167,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 167,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 157,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2012 148,729 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 137,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 161,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

body & underbody corrosion in various places(plastic sill covers fitted)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 148,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 147,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

one of two front exhaust rubber mount split through

Pass 6 Sep 2008 136,507 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 127,151 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Washer Bottel leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2007 127,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both Front tyres worn on edges

Water leak suspect washer bottle

Pass 25 Aug 2006 122,377 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre is on limit and perishing

o/s/r tyre is close to limit and perishing

washer bottle is leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2006 119,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 115,310 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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L873 EPY is a 1993 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 157,607 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L873 EPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L873 EPY registered?

L873 EPY is a 1993 Saab 9000, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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