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M140 LFX

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,253 mi
Last recorded78,253 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 LFX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,528 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 73,426 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,822 miles

damage to front number plate

exhaust system front & rear leaking, borderline deterioration in rear exhaust box

note - one wheel trim missing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,510 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle appears to have been standing for long periods of time

Fail 3 Aug 2011 64,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle appears to have been standing for long periods of time

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,353 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 59,359 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,688 miles

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

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leaks

Fail 28 Oct 2008 55,688 miles

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

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

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

offside rear tyre out of shape

oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,492 miles

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

brake fluid level low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,606 miles

(recommend attention to tyres)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2005 31,526 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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M140 LFX is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M140 LFX, 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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What year was M140 LFX registered?

M140 LFX is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 25 February 1995.

Is M140 LFX safe to buy?

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