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L98 PAR

1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,974 mi
Last recorded173,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo135,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 PAR
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 173,974 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 173,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 159,265 miles

front number plate cracked

osf cv gaiter perished

rear brake flexis rusty

Fail 3 May 2007 159,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear park brake outers deteriorating

corrosion to both rear flexi ferrules

corrosion to both rear flexi to wheel cylinder brake pipes

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear

front number plate damaged

n/s/f bumper corner loose

oil leak from o/s of engine bay

slight fluctuation in readings on n/s/f brake

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Apr 2006 153,397 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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L98 PAR is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 135,629 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L98 PAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L98 PAR is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 28 May 1994.

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