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M160 DBY

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,272 mi
Last recorded110,272 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 DBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2011 110,272 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake disc's have serface corrosion due to lack of use

boot floor corroded

offside out rigger corroded

rear exhaust mount perished

slight play in offside front top shock mount

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to windscreen

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusted outside of prescribed area

rear valance rusted outside of prescribed area

Fail 20 Apr 2010 108,758 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to windscreen

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusted outside of prescribed area

rear valance rusted outside of prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2009 107,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded spring cup area

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusty

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak to engine

Fail 21 Apr 2009 107,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear chassis corroded spring cup area

nearside rear inner wheel arch rusty

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak to engine

Pass 30 Apr 2008 104,139 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 104,132 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear no plate light dull

needs tracking

offside rear inline compensator corroded

oil leak to engine

rear underside of boot floor area corroded

screw in offside rear tyre cant be repaired

slight blow from front pipe joint

Pass 25 Apr 2007 100,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 100,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrel corroded

nearside rear tyre near limit

Pass 13 Apr 2006 96,242 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 96,177 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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M160 DBY is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M160 DBY, 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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M160 DBY is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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