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L397 YDL

1994 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,095 mi
Last recorded178,095 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000150,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 YDL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 178,095 miles

ns and os cv boots starting to split....windscreen scored....

Pass 31 Jan 2008 171,361 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 171,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 164,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 154,772 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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L397 YDL is a 1994 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 150,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L397 YDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L397 YDL registered?

L397 YDL is a 1994 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L397 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L397 YDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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