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L958 RST

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,143 mi
Last recorded127,143 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL958 RST
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2014 127,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 127,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 122,431 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 122,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,850 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inside edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inside edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 113,322 miles

Movement in seat tilt mechanism on both front seats,although seat backs are secure

Small stone chips across front screen

Fail 10 Feb 2011 113,322 miles

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

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

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

Movement in seat tilt mechanism on both front seats,although seat backs are secure

Parking brake lower effort at offside ,but passed efficiency

Small stone chips across front screen

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,448 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight play in Nsf seat backrest mechanism

Slight wear in Osf seat base mechanism

Fail 4 Mar 2010 108,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Handbrake not locking despite 18% poerformance on RBT

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight play in Nsf seat backrest mechanism

Slight wear in Osf seat base mechanism

Pass 6 Mar 2009 102,903 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion underneath car around axle and suspension areas

handbrake mechanism still coming away from floor underneath

n/s/f and o/s/f indicator bulbs starting to go white

Fail 5 Mar 2009 102,903 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion underneath car around axle and suspension areas

handbrake mechanism still coming away from floor underneath

n/s/f and o/s/f indicator bulbs starting to go white

Pass 6 Mar 2008 97,741 miles

handbrake mechanism starting to come away from floor

Pass 8 Mar 2007 92,422 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 92,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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L958 RST is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L958 RST, 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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L958 RST is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L958 RST safe to buy?

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