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L438 OMV

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,555 mi
Last recorded141,555 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 OMV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 141,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 140,975 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 139,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 137,022 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 135,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 134,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 131,010 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 127,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2010 127,639 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2009 126,014 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 126,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 120,799 miles

front brake pads are worn

rear offside chassis leg is corroded

Fail 20 May 2008 120,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are worn

rear offside chassis leg is corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2007 116,401 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 116,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,904 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 110,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Please note both front tyres are wearing unevenly, offside front tyre is worn dangerously to cords.

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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L438 OMV is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L438 OMV, 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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L438 OMV is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 24 June 1994.

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