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E497 XUA

1995 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,350 mi
Last recorded215,350 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 XUA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 215,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner & outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

plastic covers fitted to offside & nearside outer sill unable to acertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 3 Aug 2011 211,087 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f under car crodded not in 30cm of brake or suspension.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 211,480 miles

corrsion to brake pipes

Fail 6 May 2010 211,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 203,497 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 194,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear body has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2007 189,271 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear body has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2005 184,965 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 184,965 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E497 XUA is a 1995 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E497 XUA, 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.

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What year was E497 XUA registered?

E497 XUA is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 4 September 1995.

Is E497 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E497 XUA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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