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L383 VLB

1994 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,588 mi
Last recorded109,588 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL383 VLB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2010 109,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2009 106,208 miles

front number plate is damaged

o/s/f bottom ball joint has some play and cover is split,there is evidence of corrosion coming out of split cover

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has some play

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2008 103,416 miles

rear silencer in poor condition ---corrosion to n/s rear chassis rail adjacent to spring

Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,821 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 96,144 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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L383 VLB is a 1994 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L383 VLB, 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 L383 VLB registered?

L383 VLB is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L383 VLB safe to buy?

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