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M159 VWU

1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo130,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 VWU
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 138,048 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 138,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 151,777 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 151,777 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

surfaces corrossion to rear metal brake pipe

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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M159 VWU is a 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 130,022 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M159 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M159 VWU registered?

M159 VWU is a 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 30 January 1995.

Is M159 VWU safe to buy?

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