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L246 OSC

1994 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,576 mi
Last recorded94,576 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 OSC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Speedometer not illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2011

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cover for offside horn button fell off during test

Fail 13 Dec 2011 90,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cover for offside horn button fell off during test

Pass 15 Dec 2010 84,693 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 84,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,689 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 79,689 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

hose clips on fueltank breather and filler neck have failed and fultank straps very corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2008 78,001 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Dec 2008 78,001 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 76,353 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 76,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

o/s/r flexi ferrule corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,035 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 74,035 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L246 OSC is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L246 OSC, 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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L246 OSC is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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