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L310 RYB

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,913 mi
Last recorded123,913 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL310 RYB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2014 123,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

the nearside front lamp unit is damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2014 123,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

the nearside front lamp unit is damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,061 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 117,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

wipers split

Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,741 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 108,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 103,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,814 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 96,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 88,342 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 88,341 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

N/S door mirror glass missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake inbalance 38%

Pass 24 Mar 2006 76,805 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r inner tail light not working.

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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L310 RYB is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L310 RYB, 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 L310 RYB registered?

L310 RYB is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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