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L725 JDP

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,236 mi
Last recorded118,236 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL725 JDP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 118,236 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 118,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 116,638 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 114,315 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 114,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 111,621 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front stanchion arm rear bushes are cracking.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 108,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 105,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust - rear heatshield insecure

front numberplate cracked

nearside fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear tyre starting too wear low and unevenly on inner edge

offside fuel tank strap corroded

offside headlamp chipped

offside rear tyre starting too wear low and unevenly on inner edge

rear numberplate de-laminated

Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,652 miles

exhaust - rear heatshield insecure

front numberplate cracked

nearside fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear tyre starting too wear low and unevenly on inner edge

offside fuel tank strap corroded

offside headlamp chipped

offside rear tyre starting too wear low and unevenly on inner edge

rear numberplate de-laminated

Pass 3 Apr 2008 102,256 miles

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

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

O/S fuel tank retaining strap rusty and in poor condition.

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 100,327 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2006 99,135 miles

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

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

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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L725 JDP is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L725 JDP, 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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L725 JDP is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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