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L218 JFC

1994 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,185 mi
Last recorded148,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 JFC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 148,185 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 148,185 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 141,100 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 141,100 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 135,885 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 130,323 miles

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

coolant leak

n/s lower door panel corroded & holed

o/s front brake hose perished

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 21 May 2013 123,234 miles

Possible low rear brake pads.

Pass 25 May 2012 121,777 miles

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (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)

Pass 24 May 2011 116,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 115,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 112,168 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 112,162 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

osr inner side light not working

Pass 6 May 2008 107,220 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 103,708 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,947 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 98,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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L218 JFC is a 1994 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L218 JFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L218 JFC registered?

L218 JFC is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L218 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L218 JFC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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