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L831 GYT

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,646 mi
Last recorded168,646 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 GYT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 168,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 165,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 161,457 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 18 Oct 2022 158,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 154,577 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 154,567 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 152,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 149,272 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 146,174 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 142,205 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,271 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,295 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 120,792 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 119,257 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 119,255 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 117,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 116,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 112,267 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 112,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 109,653 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 107,114 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 103,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 99,476 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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L831 GYT is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L831 GYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L831 GYT registered?

L831 GYT is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L831 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L831 GYT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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