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A8 SRL

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,097 mi
Last recorded145,097 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SRL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 145,097 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 131,143 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 122,540 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 115,761 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,656 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 100,646 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,729 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,471 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 77,671 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,320 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 67,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both joints (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,542 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 46,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,479 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,217 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,794 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,738 miles

rear exhaust knocking on heat shield

rear exhaust silencer broken up inside

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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A8 SRL is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 111,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 SRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 SRL registered?

A8 SRL is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is A8 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 SRL shows 25 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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