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L885 HCF

1993 Saab 900 S

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

108,390 mi
Last recorded108,390 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 S115,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 HCF
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 108,390 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/r door damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 105,983 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 105,983 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s/r door and wheel arch damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 1 Dec 2005 103,073 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 103,073 miles

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

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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L885 HCF 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 L885 HCF, 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 L885 HCF registered?

L885 HCF is a 1993 Saab 900 S, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L885 HCF safe to buy?

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