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L259 EFJ

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,983 mi
Last recorded132,983 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 EFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 132,983 miles

Nearside front indicator lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,015 miles

Front to rear brake pipes

Offside Rear brake pipe

all over general corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2017 131,117 miles

rear brake ferils

rusty under neath

Pass 3 Mar 2016 130,197 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 129,357 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 128,586 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 127,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 126,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 123,514 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 120,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 116,859 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 112,969 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 107,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 102,346 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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L259 EFJ is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L259 EFJ, 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 L259 EFJ registered?

L259 EFJ is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L259 EFJ safe to buy?

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