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L98 HHM

1994 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

116,178 mi
Last recorded116,178 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 HHM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 116,178 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all flexy brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

offside front wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 19 Jul 2014 116,069 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake hose have slightly corroded ferrules

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 26 Oct 2013 115,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Jun 2009 113,574 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 113,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 111,359 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 111,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L98 HHM is a 1994 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L98 HHM, 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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What year was L98 HHM registered?

L98 HHM is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 5 April 1994.

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