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L15 MEH

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,966 mi
Last recorded144,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 MEH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 144,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear at covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front corner windscreen damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

both floor pans coated in underseal

both front wheel just clearing brake calipers

both rear back plates missing

nearside and offside rear shocker casings corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear plastic covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Lower corner windsceen damaged but not in drivers view

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear plastic cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front road wheels just clearing front brake calipers

both rear brake back plates missing

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 144,591 miles

Fuel pipe insecure at rear floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at bulkhead near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing at plastic wheel arch and plastic guard inscure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing at plastic guard holed and inner arch inscure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear plastic covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Lower corner windsceen damaged but not in drivers view

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear plastic cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front road wheels just clearing front brake calipers

both rear brake back plates missing

rear axle corroded

slight play top steering coulm bush

Fail 3 Jun 2025 144,533 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling loose arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 144,172 miles

Nearside Front bush at rear of draglink arm , starting to separate

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front bush at rear of drag link arm, starting to separate

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 143,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 143,577 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 143,046 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 143,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged speed impulse ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting quarter floor pan at chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body has slight corrosion

engine light on but vehicle older than 2003

Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,778 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,151 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Front Number plate damaged.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damage taped up. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres slightly perished.

Rear Tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,561 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage at the lower edge of the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn more on inner edges

front tyres worn more on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Jun 2018 141,558 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler neck to tank. hose clip burst (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged and showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear silencer, because pipework for center and rear is heavilly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disk heavilly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage at the lower edge of the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn more on inner edges

front tyres worn more on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,539 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Offside Rear Inner lamp lens minor repaired damage

engine misfiring and cutting out during test

engine oiley

exhaust emissions had difficulty passing

windscreen has water ingress damage at both lower corners, an offside lower corner cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2017 136,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake cable to shoe lever. end is seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center floorpan holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs sensor wiring, at axle (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner lamp lens minor repaired damage

engine misfiring and cutting out during test

engine oiley

exhaust emissions had difficulty passing

windscreen has water ingress damage at both lower corners, an offside lower corner cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 127,951 miles

front tyres more worn on inner and outer edges. tyres pressures possibly too low

nearside handbrake pivot return spring missing at rear of the hub

various minor enginine oil leaks, including camsaft cover / distributor area

windscreen damage in border area, not visible from drivers seat

wipes slightly streaky

Fail 12 Jun 2015 127,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres more worn on inner and outer edges. tyres pressures possibly too low

nearside handbrake pivot return spring missing at rear of the hub

various minor enginine oil leaks, including camsaft cover / distributor area

windscreen damage in border area, not visible from drivers seat

wipes slightly streaky

Pass 19 Jun 2014 123,625 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

minor engine oil leaks

water ingress deterioration at lower corners of winscreen. and crack at nearside. all defects well out of drivers view and swept area

Fail 5 Jun 2014 123,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

minor engine oil leaks

oil filter canister becoming corroded. not likelly soon, but when corrosion worsens sudden and complete oil loss can ocour and cause engine damage

water ingress deterioration at lower corners of winscreen. and crack at nearside. all defects well out of drivers view and swept area

Pass 6 Jun 2013 118,750 miles

front antiroll bar corodded

rear fog lamp lense damaged but repaired with lense tape

Fail 29 May 2013 118,694 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake load valves corodded

front antiroll bar corodded

rear fog lamp lense damaged but repaired with lense tape

Pass 30 May 2012 117,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen glass cracked at offside lower corner on black suround. (outwith wiper swept area)

nail / screw in offside front tyre

offside rear foglamp lens repaired with repair tape

spare tyre soft

Fail 29 May 2012 117,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen glass cracked at offside lower corner on black suround. (outwith wiper swept area)

nail / screw in offside front tyre

offside rear foglamp lens repaired with repair tape

spare tyre soft

Pass 24 May 2011 113,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn

Fail 23 May 2011 113,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs are heavily pitted on inside surfaces

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 May 2010 110,082 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

spare tyre feels under inflated

Pass 5 Jun 2009 107,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 102,490 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 102,490 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 97,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 92,489 miles

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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L15 MEH is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 L15 MEH, 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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L15 MEH is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 13 July 1995.

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