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L839 PYG

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,723 mi
Last recorded145,723 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 PYG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 145,723 miles

Corrosion advancing on underside

Fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2013 145,723 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion advancing on underside

Fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2012 144,630 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 144,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 143,181 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 143,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 141,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 140,468 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 140,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 138,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 137,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 135,176 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 135,176 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L839 PYG is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L839 PYG, 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 L839 PYG registered?

L839 PYG is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L839 PYG safe to buy?

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