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L452 FAA

1994 Saab 900 S

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

147,754 mi
Last recorded147,754 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 S123,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 FAA
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2008 147,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offside front

sill covers fitted

wheel arches and bottom of doors rusting

Pass 9 Oct 2007 143,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches rusting

sill covers fittewd

Fail 8 Oct 2007 143,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches rusting

sill covers fittewd

Fail 6 Oct 2006 132,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s ball joint gaitor split but no excessive play detected

slight exhaust blow from joint. cat test ok

warning triangle illuminated on dashboard

Pass 6 Oct 2006 132,747 miles

n/s ball joint gaitor split but no excessive play detected

slight exhaust blow from joint. cat test ok

warning triangle illuminated on dashboard

Fail 2 Sep 2006 131,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 123,271 miles

both rear tyres worn on both edges 185/65/15

fuel cap damaged

oil on engine

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2005 123,271 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on both edges 185/65/15

fuel cap damaged

oil on engine

rear exhaust corroded

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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L452 FAA is a 1994 Saab 900 S in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 123,271 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L452 FAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L452 FAA is a 1994 Saab 900 S, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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