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L793 TYJ

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,784 mi
Last recorded224,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL793 TYJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 224,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 216,194 miles

fuel tank strap corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 209,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 192,035 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 191,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has limited reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 181,179 miles

N/S and O/S screen chipped outside swept area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 181,179 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

N/S and O/S screen chipped outside swept area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 175,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 175,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 170,535 miles

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Sep 2006 160,615 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 160,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2005 153,787 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 153,787 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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L793 TYJ is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L793 TYJ, 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 L793 TYJ registered?

L793 TYJ is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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