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L943 DDA

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 DDA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 138,298 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 138,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 132,305 miles

Major oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,373 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are very worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 123,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are very worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under rear seat base (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at bottom of B pilar (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle tube corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 111,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at tie bar attachment (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under rear seat base (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at bottom of B pilar (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle tube corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 111,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,068 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,418 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,507 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded thin

floor pan covered in underseal hard to check

front and rear suspension units corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,600 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 92,204 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,373 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 74,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,094 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,623 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 65,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,209 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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L943 DDA is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L943 DDA, 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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L943 DDA is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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