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L878 HCF

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,391 mi
Last recorded54,391 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 HCF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner inner tail light not working , outer working fine

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,513 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,352 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,526 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,504 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,209 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,001 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,354 miles

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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L878 HCF is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L878 HCF, 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 L878 HCF registered?

L878 HCF is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L878 HCF safe to buy?

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