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L462 PAV

1994 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

158,331 mi
Last recorded158,331 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 S123,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL462 PAV
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 158,331 miles

excessive oil leak from rusty oil filter

nearside mirror damaged

offside and nearside rear outer arches going rusty

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2008 158,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

excessive oil leak from rusty oil filter

nearside mirror damaged

offside and nearside rear outer arches going rusty

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2008 158,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2008 158,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2007 152,610 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 152,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 150,147 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 150,147 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 150,147 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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L462 PAV is a 1994 Saab 900 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L462 PAV, 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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What year was L462 PAV registered?

L462 PAV is a 1994 Saab 900 S, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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