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L518 SPO

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,502 mi
Last recorded137,502 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 SPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2010 137,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

exhaust system deteriorating front to rear

r/h/f indicator outer lens missing but still diffused

rust hole at n/s/r wheel arch -- just outside prescribed area

temporary but secure petrol cap fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 131,662 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 131,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front suspension top strut mountings slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 116,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 104,403 miles

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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L518 SPO is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc 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 L518 SPO, 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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What year was L518 SPO registered?

L518 SPO is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L518 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 SPO 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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