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L967 RSL

1993 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,148 mi
Last recorded153,148 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL967 RSL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 153,148 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 153,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 145,380 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

N/S MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 126,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 126,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

THIS VEHICLE IS IN A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION, TO ITS DRIVER, PASSENGERS AND OTHER ROAD USERS. †IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO DRIVE IT ON A PUBLIC ROAD FOR ANY REASON. †THIS VEHICLE THEREFORE MUST NOT BE DRIVEN

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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L967 RSL is a 1993 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L967 RSL, 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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L967 RSL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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