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M143 GFE

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,538 mi
Last recorded112,538 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 GFE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,538 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 112,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,103 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 106,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,211 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

fuel cap broken but still seals ok

o/s front indicator lens broken

Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,208 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

fuel cap broken but still seals ok

o/s front indicator lens broken

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,126 miles

all front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake has partialy seized pivots,but working efficiently

offside front indicator lens is broken,but showing correct colour

petrol cap is broken but still seals ok

rear exhaust box is leaking at the joint slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2013 102,124 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake has partialy seized pivots,but working efficiently

offside front indicator lens is broken,but showing correct colour

petrol cap is broken but still seals ok

rear exhaust box is leaking at the joint slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished 185/65/15/h

rear and centre exhaust pipe badly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 100,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished 185/65/15/h

rear and centre exhaust pipe badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 94,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 88,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,581 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Tailgate struts u/s.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 67,190 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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M143 GFE is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M143 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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M143 GFE is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1995.

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