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L340 TST

1994 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,532 mi
Last recorded178,532 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 TST
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 178,532 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r service brake needs attention service brake 54% only

Fail 6 Mar 2007 178,532 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 163,576 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front floor damaged

trims fitted to outersills unable to view

Fail 6 Feb 2006 163,571 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front floor pan damaged

trims fitted to outersillls nuable to view

Pass 3 Feb 2006 163,571 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONAINTS FRONT AND REAR

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS COVERS FITTED

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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L340 TST is a 1994 Saab 900 in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L340 TST, 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 L340 TST registered?

L340 TST is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L340 TST safe to buy?

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