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L96 DBC

1994 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

293,360 mi
Last recorded293,360 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000150,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 DBC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 293,360 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 287,737 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 286,467 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot slit (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 277,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 266,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 266,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 257,115 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 249,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 239,814 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 221,660 miles

Nearside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine

fan belt very worn

Pass 9 Aug 2017 204,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 199,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 119,680 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 199,433 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 198,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 195,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 190,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 183,474 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 176,623 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
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L96 DBC is a 1994 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L96 DBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L96 DBC registered?

L96 DBC is a 1994 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L96 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L96 DBC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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