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L290 WLC

1994 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,283 mi
Last recorded55,283 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 WLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f/tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,090 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

n/s/r/seat belt not tested child seat and advise f/number plate

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,060 miles

n/s/r/seat belt not tested child seat and advise f/number plate

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,427 miles

Offside front tyre tread cracked and split.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,752 miles

rear exhaust box and clamp in poor condition

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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L290 WLC is a 1994 Saab 900 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L290 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 L290 WLC registered?

L290 WLC is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 9 February 1994.

Is L290 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L290 WLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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