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L169 EAY

1994 Saab 900 SE

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,888 mi
Last recorded139,888 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 EAY
MakeSaab
Model900 SE
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 139,888 miles

Oil leak

chassis rusty above rear springs

Fail 25 Sep 2007 139,888 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

chassis rusty above rear springs

Fail 30 Sep 2006 136,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 136,282 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 116,330 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 116,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

aux drivebelt perished

handbrake cable outer casing spilt

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE?

Based on 803 MOT tests across 162 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 32
Direction indicator incorrect colour 31
Registration plate lamp not working 28
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L169 EAY is a 1994 Saab 900 SE in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L169 EAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L169 EAY registered?

L169 EAY is a 1994 Saab 900 SE, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L169 EAY safe to buy?

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