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L879 GJD

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

164,036 mi
Last recorded164,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL879 GJD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2023 164,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s wiper arm loose

Pass 29 Jun 2022 159,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged BUTTON DAMAGED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 159,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged BUTTON DAMAGED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 155,501 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 155,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 151,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear COIL SPIING BRACKET BUSHES DETERIORATED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ALL SHOCKER BUSHES PERISHED.REAR BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 151,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear COIL SPIING BRACKET BUSHES DETERIORATED

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ALL SHOCKER BUSHES PERISHED.REAR BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 147,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PERISHED (5.3.2 (c))

Rear COIL SPRING MOUNTING BRACKET BUSHES DETERIORATED BOTH SIDES

Pass 18 Jun 2018 141,267 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 141,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 137,945 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 137,944 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing unable to test rear seat belts (5.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 133,682 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 133,682 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sill ends (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 128,461 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 124,928 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 122,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 122,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tre bald on inner edge

screw in tread n/s/r tyre

several engine oil leaks

Fail 9 May 2012 122,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tre bald on inner edge

screw in tread n/s/r tyre

several engine oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2011 119,819 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 May 2011 119,819 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 115,736 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 115,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,883 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 106,204 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 105,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 99,780 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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L879 GJD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 L879 GJD, 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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L879 GJD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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