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L885 OSG

1994 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,185 mi
Last recorded145,185 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 S123,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 OSG
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 145,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 138,657 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

Fail 2 Jul 2007 138,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate discoloured

unable to access n/s and o/s outer body sills due to plastic covers

Fail 18 Jan 2006 130,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 130,181 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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L885 OSG is a 1994 Saab 900 S in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 123,271 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L885 OSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L885 OSG registered?

L885 OSG is a 1994 Saab 900 S, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L885 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L885 OSG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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