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L276 WLC

1994 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,971 mi
Last recorded175,971 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 WLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 175,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 175,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 175,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 174,927 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 174,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 174,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 173,613 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 172,280 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 169,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 165,996 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 156,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 151,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 148,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 143,600 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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L276 WLC is a 1994 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L276 WLC, 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 L276 WLC registered?

L276 WLC is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L276 WLC safe to buy?

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