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LIL 8477

1992 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,971 mi
Last recorded171,971 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 8477
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 171,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 168,438 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 168,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 160,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to main pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' middle left of screen, stone chip (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 160,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to main pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' middle left of screen, stone chip (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 157,033 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2014 153,924 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner wings some rust.

Fail 5 Apr 2014 153,924 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wings some rust.

Pass 1 May 2013 152,994 miles

near side front inner wing corroded not in prescribed area.

offside front inner wing corroded not in prescribed area.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 152,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

near side front inner wing corroded not in prescribed area.

offside front inner wing corroded not in prescribed area.

Fail 18 Nov 2010 152,090 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 152,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 148,353 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 148,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 145,976 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 145,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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LIL 8477 is a 1992 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,972 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 LIL 8477, 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 34 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LIL 8477 registered?

LIL 8477 is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 22 January 1992.

Is LIL 8477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 8477 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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