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L557 LRF

1994 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,842 mi
Last recorded192,842 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000150,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 LRF
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 192,842 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 192,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 192,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 189,923 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 184,589 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 184,589 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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L557 LRF is a 1994 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L557 LRF, 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 L557 LRF registered?

L557 LRF is a 1994 Saab 9000, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L557 LRF safe to buy?

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