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DSL 26C

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,503 mi
Last recorded111,503 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 26C
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,503 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 111,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 110,960 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 110,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (Not releasing) (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,554 miles

Rear Handbrake just made required effort/percentage to pass.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 110,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,428 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,439 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 108,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 107,479 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear pads getting low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,479 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,055 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 107,055 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,166 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 104,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 103,227 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 103,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,972 miles

horn has intermittent fault

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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DSL 26C is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DSL 26C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DSL 26C?

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What year was DSL 26C registered?

DSL 26C is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is DSL 26C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 26C shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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