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L686 RFL

1994 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,197 mi
Last recorded129,197 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto116,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 RFL
MakeSaab
Model900 SE V6 Auto
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 129,197 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 129,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2007 117,158 miles

rear brake valves corroded †corrosion o/s/r arch

Fail 19 Jan 2007 117,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion o/s rear arch

rear brake valves corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 114,864 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 114,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE V6 Auto?

Based on 709 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,000
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
position lamp(s) not working 33
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L686 RFL is a 1994 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 116,741 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 SE V6 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L686 RFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE V6 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 SE V6 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L686 RFL registered?

L686 RFL is a 1994 Saab 900 SE V6 Auto, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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