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M141 XHW

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,948 mi
Last recorded149,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM141 XHW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 149,948 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 149,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 147,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 147,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 142,989 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 142,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 138,986 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 138,986 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 134,007 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 134,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 129,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 129,415 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 125,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 125,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 116,054 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2005 116,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs starting to corrode

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 XHW is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XHW, 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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M141 XHW is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 6 June 1995.

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