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M138 GFE

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

125,004 mi
Last recorded125,004 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 GFE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 125,004 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

bad oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

wiper marks in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2010 118,970 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 118,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

engine oil leaks

front brake flexi hose unions are badly corroded advise replacement

front indicator bulbs are faded

front number plate is cracked rear is stained

n/s hand brake cable return spring is missing advise replacement

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm

wiper blades are split at the ends advise replacement

Pass 1 Apr 2009 115,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 115,133 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

o.s.f. chassis floor member has outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 110,942 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 110,942 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 105,306 miles

condition of both front brake flexible ferrules

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2007 105,306 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of both front brake flexible hose ferrules

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 102,099 miles

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2006 102,099 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak

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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M138 GFE is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M138 GFE, 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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M138 GFE is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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