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M141 VRB

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM141 VRB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,213 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,005 miles

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

condensation to headlights

corrosion to offside rear inner arch to floor

offside front flexible hose twisted slightly

rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 93,005 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

condensation in headlamps

corrosion to offside rear inner arch

Fail 21 Feb 2013 93,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded - close to limit

condensation to headlamps

corrosion to offside rear inner arch to floor

front number plate damaged

offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

rear number plate showing deteriation

Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

rear scilencer corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 92,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre small split in sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre small split in sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,225 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 90,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,407 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 75,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,818 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 67,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,806 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 67,698 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 66,465 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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M141 VRB is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M141 VRB, 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 M141 VRB registered?

M141 VRB is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M141 VRB safe to buy?

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