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L905 BGV

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,597 mi
Last recorded164,597 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL905 BGV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 164,597 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 164,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 161,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 160,278 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 160,273 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked with white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 149,511 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 149,507 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2011 128,606 miles

Oil leak

indicator stalk worn

washer fluid leak

Pass 18 May 2010 113,515 miles

temp petrol cap fitted

Fail 17 May 2010 113,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

temp petrol cap fitted

Pass 28 May 2009 98,768 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 98,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 96,345 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 96,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 94,358 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 94,354 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 91,840 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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L905 BGV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L905 BGV, 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 L905 BGV registered?

L905 BGV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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