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M124 BBP

1995 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,712 mi
Last recorded116,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM124 BBP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 116,712 miles

ABS light not illuminated at time of test

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

nearside rear inner position lamp not working but light output not less than 50%

unable to fully inspect front brake pads and discs (view obstructed by wheel trims and back plates)

Fail 26 May 2011 116,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

nearside rear inner position lamp not working but light output not less than 50%

unable to fully inspect front brake pads and discs (view obstructed by wheel trims and back plates)

Pass 8 May 2010 105,617 miles

Hand brake cables in poor condition

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 7 May 2010 105,613 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 6 May 2009 91,741 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 91,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres are saw cut

Oil leak from gearbox oil cooling pipes

Only half of the high level stop lights are working

Reverse lights not working

Fail 23 May 2008 77,805 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 77,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 61,759 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 61,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2006 47,562 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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M124 BBP is a 1995 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M124 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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M124 BBP is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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