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L384 HYF

1994 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,075 mi
Last recorded119,075 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 HYF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 119,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 119,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 114,879 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,868 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 108,698 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,058 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 103,639 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 103,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 102,742 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 102,741 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,973 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 96,269 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 96,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L384 HYF is a 1994 Saab 900 in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L384 HYF, 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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L384 HYF is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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