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M115 BBP

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,970 mi
Last recorded146,970 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM115 BBP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2011 146,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front boonet rusted

rear disc rusted

srs light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2011 146,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front boonet rusted

rear disc rusted

srs light on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2010 143,212 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre new tyre required

rear brake reading low advise rear brake inspection

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 2 Sep 2010 143,212 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre new tyre required

rear brake reading low advise rear brake inspection

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,228 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers worn

Fail 25 Aug 2009 139,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 132,302 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 132,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 129,442 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 129,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both number plates in poor condition

front brake pads look very low

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 7 Sep 2006 125,587 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 125,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both number plates in poor condition

front grille cover loose

offside rear disc corroded and brake effort low

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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M115 BBP is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M115 BBP, 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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M115 BBP is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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