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L501 SWM

1993 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,233 mi
Last recorded131,233 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 S115,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 SWM
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 131,233 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 131,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 123,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 116,987 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 116,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion to petrol tank straps

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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L501 SWM is a 1993 Saab 900 S in Black 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 L501 SWM, 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 L501 SWM registered?

L501 SWM is a 1993 Saab 900 S, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L501 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L501 SWM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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