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L301 WLC

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,653 mi
Last recorded93,653 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 WLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,653 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel arch area's corroded

offside trear tyre is worn unevenly inner edge

side skirts fitted unable to full inspect outer sill area's

Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,945 miles

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

front flexi pipe is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is worn unevenly on the inner egde

Pass 26 Jul 2013 83,918 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inside edge

Fail 26 Jul 2013 83,918 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,087 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,860 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,847 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,907 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 65,902 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,189 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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L301 WLC is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L301 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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L301 WLC is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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