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L874 WTL

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,114 mi
Last recorded149,114 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 WTL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 149,114 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and rusty

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

general condition of car rusty and corroding

nearside and offside front wing mirrors broken and cracked

offside and nearside front floor pans corroded and soft

offside front drivers door holed and corroded

offside front indicator lens broken no white light

sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2013 147,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

both wing mirrors cracked and taped up

fuel filter rusty

general condition of car rusty

offside floor pan soft and corroding

offside indicator lens cracked and holed

sills have covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2013 147,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both wing mirrors cracked and taped up

fuel filter rusty

general condition of car rusty

offside floor pan soft and corroding

offside indicator lens cracked and holed

sills have covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2012 145,481 miles

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

offside front indicator lens cracked

rear axle rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2012 145,481 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

offside front indicator lens cracked

rear axle rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2011 143,573 miles

Oil leak

nearside front door mirror taped up

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and filled

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre has scuffing to sidewall

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Jan 2010 141,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded

gear lever knob missing

offside front flasher lens cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear beam axle rusty

sills have covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2010 141,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter corroded

gear lever knob missing

offside front flasher lens cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear beam axle rusty

sills have covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2009 138,810 miles

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

Oil leak

gear lever knob broken

o/s indicator lens cracked not showing white light

petrol filler cap broken seal still working

Pass 7 Jan 2008 136,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 134,035 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 134,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

power steering pipe rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2006 131,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 131,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L874 WTL is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L874 WTL, 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 L874 WTL registered?

L874 WTL is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L874 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L874 WTL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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