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L897 RJL

1993 Saab 9000 Aero

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,269 mi
Last recorded181,269 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Saab 9000 Aero143,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 RJL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 181,269 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2007 181,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2006 186,680 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 186,677 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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L897 RJL is a 1993 Saab 9000 Aero in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 143,015 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 9000 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L897 RJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 9000 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L897 RJL registered?

L897 RJL is a 1993 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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