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L801 JNB

1994 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,107 mi
Last recorded120,107 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL801 JNB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 120,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Back rest mechanism worn

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded,weak, and rubbers worn (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016

Nearside 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion Under body front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Back rest mechanism worn

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded,weak, and rubbers worn (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 118,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear tyres diff size to front

Pass 10 Jun 2008 110,312 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 110,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2007 103,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 96,211 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 96,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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L801 JNB is a 1994 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L801 JNB, 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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L801 JNB is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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