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L897 ULR

1993 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,143 mi
Last recorded110,143 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 I 16V121,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 ULR
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,143 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 110,143 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 104,594 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 97,663 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,306 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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L897 ULR is a 1993 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 121,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L897 ULR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L897 ULR registered?

L897 ULR is a 1993 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L897 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L897 ULR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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