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L299 OYC

1994 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,638 mi
Last recorded140,638 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 OYC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 140,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 135,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 135,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 130,198 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 130,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 126,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 117,756 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 117,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 112,965 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 112,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 107,867 miles

handbrake free travel will soon require adjustment

steering rack operation getting stiff

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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L299 OYC is a 1994 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L299 OYC, 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 L299 OYC registered?

L299 OYC is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L299 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L299 OYC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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