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L412 MSC

1994 Saab 900

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,133 mi
Last recorded66,133 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL412 MSC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2016 66,133 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shocker mount. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 59,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,677 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 51,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside mirror glass insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2012 39,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,240 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 34,240 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,104 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,147 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 25,147 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,414 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 24,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,677 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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L412 MSC is a 1994 Saab 900 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L412 MSC, 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 L412 MSC registered?

L412 MSC is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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