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L899 GJD

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,929 mi
Last recorded147,929 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 GJD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 147,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 143,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 130,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,503 miles

Offside Front bottom shock absorber bush split

Fail 13 Jul 2018 126,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bottom shock absorber bush split

Pass 13 Jul 2017 118,059 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 118,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 108,458 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 100,698 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

water leak from the n/s/f

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,698 miles

water leak from the n/s/f

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,685 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

unable to check fuel filler cap seal [no key ]

Fail 24 Jun 2014 95,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

unable to check fuel filler cap seal [no key ]

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 90,191 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 85,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,309 miles

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

N/S/R handbrake reading low.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,566 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,037 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,129 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 69,894 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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L899 GJD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L899 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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What year was L899 GJD registered?

L899 GJD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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