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L652 YTL

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,698 mi
Last recorded173,698 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 YTL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 173,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 169,279 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front macpherson struts surface rust

Fail 12 Aug 2013 169,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front macpherson struts surface rust

Fail 18 Jul 2013 169,234 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres very low on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 164,255 miles

Rear exhaust braket broken

Fail 31 Jul 2012 164,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 20 Jul 2011 156,471 miles

stone chip in zone A of windscreen [just in spec],o/s/f fog lamp not working,o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose ferruls rusting,o/s/f and n/s/f suspension struts rusting.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 156,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stone chip in zone A of windscreen [just in spec],o/s/f fog lamp not working,o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose ferruls rusting,o/s/f and n/s/f suspension struts rusting.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 148,389 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES N/S MIRROR COVER MISSING

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 137,957 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 125,158 miles

EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY REAR END

Pass 9 Jun 2007 115,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 102,864 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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L652 YTL is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L652 YTL, 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 L652 YTL registered?

L652 YTL is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L652 YTL safe to buy?

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