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L421 HKN

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,832 mi
Last recorded115,832 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 HKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 115,832 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long hand brake travel

near side rear brake hose ferruls rusty

slightly low hand brake reading near side

water damage rear number plate

Fail 29 Jun 2009 115,786 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

long hand brake travel

near side rear brake hose ferruls rusty

slightly low hand brake reading near side

water damage rear number plate

Pass 2 Jul 2008 112,636 miles

front brake pads approx 60% worn

fuel flap missing

hand brake long travel adjustment needed

n/s/r brake hose ferrule starting to rust

o/s/f screen washer jet weak

o/s/r chassis slightly rusty

repair to o/s head light

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 25 Jun 2008 112,601 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front brake pads approx 60% worn

hand brake long travel adjustment needed

n/s/r brake hose ferrule starting to rust

o/s/f screen washer jet weak

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 4 Apr 2007 106,166 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 106,143 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 96,333 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 91,533 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 91,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L421 HKN is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L421 HKN, 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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L421 HKN is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1994.

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