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L888 PER

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,462 mi
Last recorded171,462 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 PER
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 171,462 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 171,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 169,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 167,897 miles

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 167,897 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 166,463 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber rusty

offside rear shock absorber rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2015 166,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear shock absorber rusty

offside rear shock absorber rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2014 164,547 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 164,547 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 161,886 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 161,886 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake disc's rusted and pitted

Fail 7 Feb 2012 159,347 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 159,347 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 155,422 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 150,287 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 150,287 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 143,920 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 143,909 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 138,167 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 133,603 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 126,975 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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L888 PER is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L888 PER, 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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L888 PER is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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