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L21 YFW

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,991 mi
Last recorded129,991 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 YFW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 129,991 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 120,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area, (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,304 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2015 100,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,689 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 89,340 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,484 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box out skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,670 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,610 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,419 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 62,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,790 miles

Exhaust heat shield above rear axle loose

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

noise coming from cam belt area of engine

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,600 miles

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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L21 YFW is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L21 YFW, 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.

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What year was L21 YFW registered?

L21 YFW is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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