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L478 LFR

1994 Saab 900 S Auto

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

143,811 mi
Last recorded143,811 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 S Auto115,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 LFR
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2007 143,811 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 134,255 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 134,254 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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L478 LFR is a 1994 Saab 900 S Auto in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 115,179 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L478 LFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L478 LFR registered?

L478 LFR is a 1994 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 12 April 1994.

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