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L36 HHX

1994 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,027 mi
Last recorded171,027 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 HHX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 171,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion on subframe.

Transmission oil leak but not excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2024 170,600 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 170,600 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 169,901 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 169,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 169,394 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 169,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2015 169,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 169,215 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 168,869 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 168,869 miles

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 165,444 miles

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise indicator switch just passable

h/lamp aims just passable

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 161,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

indicator switch just passable

n/s/r and o/s/r bumpstops missing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 161,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

indicator switch just passable

n/s/r and o/s/r bumpstops missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 159,223 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 149,239 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 149,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 142,221 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 142,221 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 133,719 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 124,513 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 114,176 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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L36 HHX is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L36 HHX, 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 L36 HHX registered?

L36 HHX is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L36 HHX safe to buy?

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