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L448 FFV

1994 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,032 mi
Last recorded124,032 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 FFV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 124,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside and outside edge

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2018 113,223 miles

Offside Front strut top mount bearing slightly rough

Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 102,404 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 102,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,317 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear parking brake cables are worn

Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear parking brake cables are worn

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,272 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 79,250 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,530 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 77,530 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,851 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 72,851 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,111 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,375 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,206 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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L448 FFV is a 1994 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L448 FFV, 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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L448 FFV is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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