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L835 HUL

1995 Saab 900

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

226,854 mi
Last recorded226,854 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL835 HUL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 226,854 miles

Engine is leaking oil badly - (sump drain plug?)

Exhaust clamp securing rear silencer to middle section is very rusty and weak.

Rear brake hose ferules are very rusty.

Rear exhaust silencer has one (of three) rubber mountings missing.

Speedo is calibrated only in Km. (Illegal in this country?)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 226,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine is leaking oil badly - (sump drain plug?)

Exhaust clamp securing rear silencer to middle section is very rusty and weak.

Rear brake hose ferules are very rusty.

Rear exhaust silencer has one (of three) rubber mountings missing.

Speedo is calibrated only in Km. (Illegal in this country?)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 212,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 190,424 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 190,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 173,512 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 173,512 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 162,530 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 652,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L835 HUL is a 1995 Saab 900 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 111,757 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 L835 HUL, 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 31 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L835 HUL registered?

L835 HUL is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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