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L226 EPJ

1994 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,296 mi
Last recorded99,296 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 EPJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,296 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 94,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,488 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 84,722 miles

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

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

advise fuel cap locked

Pass 3 May 2013 84,722 miles

advise fuel cap locked

Pass 18 May 2012 79,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 79,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 74,476 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 74,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 68,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,071 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 51,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,542 miles

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

advise rear foot brake not balance

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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L226 EPJ is a 1994 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L226 EPJ, 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 L226 EPJ registered?

L226 EPJ is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 21 May 1994.

Is L226 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 EPJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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