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L878 NWR

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,627 mi
Last recorded10,627 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL878 NWR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,627 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 10,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,294 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 90,709 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 89,271 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 85,788 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 83,751 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 83,751 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 NWR is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L878 NWR, 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 NWR registered?

L878 NWR is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is L878 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L878 NWR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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