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L837 DPL

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,887 mi
Last recorded101,887 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 DPL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,887 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,371 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,219 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 96,202 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 95,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,245 miles

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

some bulk head movement around steering rack mountings

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,288 miles

Rear exahust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,275 miles

drivebelt cracked,front & rear brake discs in poor condition,both rear brake compensators corroded,rear exhaust in poor condition

handbrake needs adjustment,both rear brake hose metal ends corroded,offside front seat belt slow to retract,

various engine/gearbox oil leaks,both sun visor fixing clips broken,both wiper blades split,

Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,437 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 81,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 78,179 miles

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

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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L837 DPL is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L837 DPL, 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 L837 DPL registered?

L837 DPL is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L837 DPL safe to buy?

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