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L946 JRO

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 JRO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010
Fail 9 Mar 2010 154,926 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

air bag light on

engine management light on

warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2009 149,718 miles

nearside mirror cracked

rear nearside wheel arch heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2009 149,715 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror cracked

rear nearside wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 143,460 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 143,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 136,322 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 136,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE EXHAUST IN CONTACT WITH BODY

ADVISE FRONT & O/S REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR B/DISCS

ADVISE SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR PIPE FERRELLS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 131,422 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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L946 JRO is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L946 JRO, 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 L946 JRO registered?

L946 JRO is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L946 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L946 JRO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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