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L509 TNG

1994 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,356 mi
Last recorded144,356 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL509 TNG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 144,356 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 144,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 137,382 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Front exhaust clamp rusted

Fuel filler pipe sealing clamp badly rusted

Wipers not auto parking

Pass 10 Nov 2009 129,176 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Wipers do not self-park

Fail 6 Nov 2009 129,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside rear wheel arch starting to rust

Wipers do not self-park

Pass 3 Nov 2008 120,120 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall

offside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall 185/65R15H

tailgate difficult to latch

Fail 3 Nov 2008 120,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish in side wall

offside front tyre starting to perish in side wall

offside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall 185/65R15H

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,737 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wipers do not return when switched off

Fail 30 Oct 2007 111,737 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wipers do not return when switched off

Pass 30 Oct 2006 104,308 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 104,308 miles

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

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

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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L509 TNG is a 1994 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L509 TNG, 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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L509 TNG is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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