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L963 ERD

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,171 mi
Last recorded132,171 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL963 ERD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,171 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 131,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 131,460 miles

Offside Light corrosion to front corner

Pass 10 Aug 2021 130,110 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 129,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,776 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,230 miles

Rear pads getting low

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 125,112 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 124,580 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 124,580 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 123,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 119,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 115,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 110,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 107,488 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 107,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 105,755 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 102,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 98,048 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 98,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L963 ERD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L963 ERD, 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 L963 ERD registered?

L963 ERD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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