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L845 SCL

1994 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL845 SCL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 96,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 95,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 95,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 94,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 94,441 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,293 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,146 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,363 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 86,363 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,922 miles

off side front floor slightly split not with in 30 cm of a mounting point

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

tank straps very rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,084 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front floor nearside rusty

temp rear exhaust mount

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides lower arms rusty

exhaust rattles

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2012 75,870 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides lower arms rusty

exhaust rattles

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,152 miles

front arms very rusty

near side front floor split not with in 30cm of a mounting point

rear axle very rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,942 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,931 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,069 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)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 66,499 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 66,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,191 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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L845 SCL is a 1994 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L845 SCL, 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 L845 SCL registered?

L845 SCL is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1994.

Is L845 SCL safe to buy?

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