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L28 XVV

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,698 mi
Last recorded80,698 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 XVV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 80,698 miles

general underbody corrosion present

pfside rear tye near limit on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 79,121 miles

Vehicle bodywork tatty

Vehicle rusty in many places underneath.

Fail 8 May 2009 79,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle bodywork tatty

Vehicle rusty in many places underneath.

Fail 21 May 2008 77,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 77,166 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 77,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly debonded but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle rusty

Pass 24 May 2007 74,084 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly debonded

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side rear getting low + wearing on inner edge

Off side rear lamp cracked

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 70,842 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 70,842 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside 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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L28 XVV is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L28 XVV, 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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L28 XVV is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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