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L299 LEC

1993 Saab 900 S

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,106 mi
Last recorded78,106 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 S115,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 LEC
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,106 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside sunvisors insecure

rear brake hoses, ferrules slightly corroded

rope wrapped around drive shaft

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2007 78,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside sunvisors insecure

rear brake hoses, ferrules slightly corroded

rope wrapped around drive shaft

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2006 73,238 miles

underside of vehicle corroded all brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2006 73,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise all brake pipes corroded

advise underside of vehicle corroded

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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L299 LEC is a 1993 Saab 900 S in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 115,464 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L299 LEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L299 LEC registered?

L299 LEC is a 1993 Saab 900 S, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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