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L703 RFL

1994 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,129 mi
Last recorded105,129 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 RFL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 105,129 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 103,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 103,776 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion on underside and components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,640 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,479 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,054 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre silencer mounting rubber deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,494 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 97,818 miles

Both wipers split but clearing screen ok

Engine cooling fan noisy

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,818 miles

Both wipers split but clearing screen ok

Engine cooling fan noisy

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 94,244 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 92,834 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,673 miles

Rear silencer baffles loose/rattling

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,274 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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L703 RFL is a 1994 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L703 RFL, 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 L703 RFL registered?

L703 RFL is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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