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M137 LPL

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,229 mi
Last recorded112,229 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 LPL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 112,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low.

slight buckle in o/s/f wheel.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 112,036 miles

Head lamps and adjusters worn.

STRONGLY ADV, Rear tyres on 1.6mm tread depth, Front tyres aged,cracked.Close to legal limit, Exhaust corroded and slight leak, Suspect damage to front body, Corrosion inner rear sills, Plastic covers over outer sills, n/s/f brake warped,

Tracking check, Engine oil level low.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 112,036 miles

Head lamps and adjusters worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONGLY ADV, Rear tyres on 1.6mm tread depth, Front tyres aged,cracked.Close to legal limit, Exhaust corroded and slight leak, Suspect damage to front body, Corrosion inner rear sills, Plastic covers over outer sills, n/s/f brake warped,

Tracking check, Engine oil level low.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

park brake lever has very little remaining reserve travel

Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

left rear brake pipe gland nut appears to have been "rounded".

plastic covers over both outer sills unable to fully assess

right rear floor/inner sill, adjacent to fuel filter area,some damage/sealant applied

Fail 28 Aug 2008 105,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers over both outer sills unable to fully assess

right rear floor/inner sill, adjacent to fuel filter area,some damage/sealant applied

Pass 10 Aug 2007 98,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 89,102 miles

rear exhaust rearbox corroded

rear pads 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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M137 LPL is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M137 LPL, 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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M137 LPL is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 22 April 1995.

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