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M153 VWU

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,269 mi
Last recorded120,269 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 VWU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 120,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,626 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 113,624 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 109,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,366 miles

front and rear discs rusty vechile has been parked up

Fail 2 Sep 2011 108,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs rusty vechile has been parked up

Pass 10 Jul 2009 103,109 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 103,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 101,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 101,264 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 101,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 100,022 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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M153 VWU is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M153 VWU, 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 M153 VWU registered?

M153 VWU is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 24 January 1995.

Is M153 VWU safe to buy?

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