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L749 JDP

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,787 mi
Last recorded89,787 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL749 JDP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 89,787 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 89,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 89,463 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 89,457 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure Both hoses. (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 86,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2022 86,261 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,738 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,807 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 81,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,040 miles

brake flexi hoses deteriorated

front cv gators deteriorated

front pads low

front suspension bump stops worn and split

rear exhaust box leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2017 78,757 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake flexi hoses deteriorated

front cv gators deteriorated

front pads low

front suspension bump stops worn and split

rear exhaust box leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,936 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 75,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 75,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,496 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,497 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,189 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 71,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,714 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 69,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,898 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,240 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,894 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,785 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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L749 JDP is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L749 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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What year was L749 JDP registered?

L749 JDP is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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