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L489 JOL

1994 Saab 900 S Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,862 mi
Last recorded127,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 S Turbo119,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 JOL
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 127,862 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 127,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 119,218 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 119,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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L489 JOL is a 1994 Saab 900 S Turbo in Blue 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 Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 119,218 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L489 JOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L489 JOL registered?

L489 JOL is a 1994 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L489 JOL safe to buy?

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