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L445 FFV

1993 Saab 900 S

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,973 mi
Last recorded138,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 S115,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL445 FFV
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 138,973 miles

front suspension bushes peeling

surface corossion all around underbody areas

Fail 26 Jun 2008 138,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front suspension bushes peeling

surface corossion all around underbody areas

Pass 3 Jan 2007 128,049 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 128,048 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 114,569 miles

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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L445 FFV is a 1993 Saab 900 S in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L445 FFV, 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 L445 FFV registered?

L445 FFV is a 1993 Saab 900 S, first registered on 9 December 1993.

Is L445 FFV safe to buy?

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