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L89 UUF

1994 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,187 mi
Last recorded182,187 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL89 UUF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 182,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 182,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 181,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 180,433 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 180,433 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 179,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 179,428 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 177,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 186,370 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 186,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 175,272 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 175,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 172,228 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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L89 UUF is a 1994 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L89 UUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L89 UUF registered?

L89 UUF is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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