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L883 HHN

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

130,250 mi
Last recorded130,250 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 HHN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 125,042 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 117,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 111,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 111,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Limit 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Limit 0.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 101,385 miles

CV gaiters perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 101,377 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

CV gaiters perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,577 miles

CV gaiters perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 88,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 82,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join between manifolds and downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 81,570 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join between manifolds and downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 74,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (2.7.4)

Fail 1 May 2018 74,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,825 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower perished (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,394 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Power steering fluid weep from pump

Pass 2 May 2015 47,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 47,311 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 47,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 46,819 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 46,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,788 miles

boot floor corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,788 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

boot floor corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

boot floor corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

boot floor corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 44,573 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2008 43,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 43,578 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 41,887 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 41,887 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 40,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2006 40,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L883 HHN is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L883 HHN, 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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L883 HHN is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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