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L885 VLU

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

140,714 mi
Last recorded140,714 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 VLU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 140,714 miles

Fuel Tank Straps corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 140,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box + clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Tank Straps corroded

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 140,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

rear cross-member corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 140,301 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 140,018 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 140,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 139,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted

coolant leak

fuel tank straps corroded

rear arches rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 139,045 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted

coolant leak

fuel tank straps corroded

rear arches rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,158 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted

fuel tank straps corroded

rear arches rusted

Fail 15 Aug 2018 138,154 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction roof lining hanging down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted

fuel tank straps corroded

rear arches rusted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 135,403 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both drivers + passengers side sills rusted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 135,400 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (5.3.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

obligatory indirect vision device insecure roof lining (8.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both drivers + passengers side sills rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

petrol tank straps rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,342 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,845 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 126,845 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 123,385 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 123,385 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 117,749 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2012 117,749 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

radiator leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2011 112,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 112,290 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,123 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 107,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 98,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2008 98,879 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 95,050 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 95,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,128 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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L885 VLU is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 L885 VLU, 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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L885 VLU is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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