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L669 CDV

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,382 mi
Last recorded161,382 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL669 CDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 161,382 miles

Corrosion evident underneath car, front to rear.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arc corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 159,613 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 159,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened beam inadequately repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 159,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber "turret" corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, masking areas of potential corrosion.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

RECOMMEND THAT VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN DUE TO CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENT MOUNTING.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 158,671 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 158,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 155,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 153,149 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage on front crossmember (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

jubilee clip missing off rubber hose on filler kneck

Pass 8 Dec 2015 151,150 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 148,497 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 148,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 144,353 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 141,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 138,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 138,770 miles

Centre Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 135,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate on outer wall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 131,969 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 128,487 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 128,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 124,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 120,831 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 117,554 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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L669 CDV is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L669 CDV, 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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L669 CDV is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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