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L729 TTJ

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

145,612 mi
Last recorded145,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL729 TTJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 145,612 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 145,612 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 145,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 145,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 144,976 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,573 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on all joins (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 144,554 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on all joins (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 143,657 miles

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

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

both wipers slightly split

exhaust flexi in poor condition and slightly blowing

pas pipes damp

Pass 25 Oct 2019 143,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 142,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner sidelight inop

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

front exhaust flexi slightly blowing

oil leak from gear box

pas pipes damp

Pass 26 Jun 2017 141,797 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 139,673 miles

both rear brake ferrules rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 139,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

both rear brake ferrules rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 136,446 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 136,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 133,653 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubber missing

fuel cap damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2013 129,923 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap damaged

rear exhaust rubber missing

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 11 Jun 2013 129,808 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

fuel cap damaged

rear exhaust rubber missing

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 125,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 122,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 118,838 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 118,824 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 115,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 111,425 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 111,425 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 105,587 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 105,587 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 95,253 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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L729 TTJ is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L729 TTJ, 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 L729 TTJ registered?

L729 TTJ is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L729 TTJ safe to buy?

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