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L517 JTF

1994 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,674 mi
Last recorded84,674 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 JTF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 84,674 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2008 84,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 81,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic skirts on outer sills / very rusty under rear end

Fail 16 Jun 2006 78,331 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

plastic skirts on sills

Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,331 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

plastic skirts on sills

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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L517 JTF is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L517 JTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L517 JTF registered?

L517 JTF is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L517 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L517 JTF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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