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L414 FJW

1994 Saab 900

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

180,740 mi
Last recorded180,740 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 FJW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2006 180,740 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 172,401 miles

all four tyres low on tread, and rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge.

rear engine mount perished.

slight movement in steering rack mounts.

Fail 17 Aug 2005 172,401 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges.

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

movement in steering rack mounts.

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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L414 FJW is a 1994 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L414 FJW, 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 L414 FJW registered?

L414 FJW is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L414 FJW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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