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L272 XAM

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,890 mi
Last recorded165,890 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 XAM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2011 165,890 miles

windscreen loose

Pass 26 Feb 2010 162,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 159,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 156,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 152,786 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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L272 XAM is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L272 XAM, 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 L272 XAM registered?

L272 XAM is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L272 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L272 XAM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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