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M461 VWL

1994 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,919 mi
Last recorded120,919 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 S123,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 VWL
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 120,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 120,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 109,303 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 109,138 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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M461 VWL is a 1994 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 123,271 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M461 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M461 VWL registered?

M461 VWL is a 1994 Saab 900 S, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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