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L531 HKN

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 HKN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 109,732 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 May 2011 109,732 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,854 miles

REAR TYRES WALLS CRACKED BOTH SIDES

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 105,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

REAR TYRES WALLS CRACKED BOTH SIDES

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,479 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 101,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 98,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 94,389 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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L531 HKN is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L531 HKN, 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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L531 HKN is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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