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L918 VKH

1994 Saab 900 S

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,897 mi
Last recorded170,897 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 S123,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL918 VKH
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 170,897 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear of both outer sill panels are showing signs of corrosion,(suspension prescribed area).

Fail 2 Dec 2013 170,709 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear of both outer sill panels are showing signs of corrosion,(suspension prescribed area).

Pass 29 Nov 2012 159,490 miles

Rear silencer is corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 159,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre is flat.

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

Rear silencer is corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 149,955 miles

Airbag lamp is illuminated

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear outer wheelarch is corroded but not causing sharp edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear boot floor is corroded (inside car)

Offside sun visor is insecure but not affecting drivers view

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight squeak from auxiliarry drive belt

Fail 28 Oct 2011 149,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Airbag warning lamp is illuminated

Brake fluid appears discoloured

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank filler pipe hose clip is loose, no fuel leaking at present

Fuel tank retaining straps are corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear outer wheelarch is corroded, not considered sharp edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear boot floor is corroded (inside vehicle)

Oil and coolant leaks from front of egine area ?

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 142,998 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 142,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 138,129 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 138,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 133,941 miles

NOTE.S.R.S light flashing.(fault)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on o/s/r boot floor.(inside)

exhaust front pipe corroded.

n/s door mirror glass cracked and incomplete.

straps on petrol tank corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2008 133,941 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NOTE.S.R.S light flashing.(fault)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on o/s/r boot floor.(inside)

exhaust front pipe corroded.

n/s door mirror glass cracked and incomplete.

straps on petrol tank corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2007 127,954 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 127,954 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 122,181 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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L918 VKH is a 1994 Saab 900 S in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L918 VKH, 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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L918 VKH is a 1994 Saab 900 S, first registered on 25 January 1994.

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