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L428 ABJ

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,798 mi
Last recorded214,798 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 ABJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 214,798 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to fuel filler cap

damage to nearside headlamp unit

Fail 2 Jul 2007 214,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to fuel filler cap

damage to nearside headlamp unit

Pass 31 Jul 2006 207,901 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 207,887 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

sills not checked becuase of plastic covers

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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L428 ABJ is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L428 ABJ, 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 L428 ABJ registered?

L428 ABJ is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L428 ABJ safe to buy?

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