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L840 SCL

1993 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,816 mi
Last recorded121,816 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 S115,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 SCL
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 121,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 113,167 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 113,026 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded at rear

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake efficiency low Offside and nearside.

Slight leak at Pas Pump

full sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2006 104,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 104,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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L840 SCL is a 1993 Saab 900 S in Red with a 2,290cc 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 L840 SCL, 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 L840 SCL registered?

L840 SCL is a 1993 Saab 900 S, first registered on 23 December 1993.

Is L840 SCL safe to buy?

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