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M170 XWS

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,861 mi
Last recorded124,861 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 XWS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2011 124,861 miles

Battery insecure

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake caliper sticking slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2011 124,861 miles

Battery insecure

rear brake caliper sticking slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,464 miles

Battery insecure

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

unable to see outer sills due to covers

vehicle showing signes of heavy corrosion around rear spring area

Fail 20 Jan 2010 120,367 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to see outer sills due to covers

vehicle showing signes of heavy corrosion around rear spring area

Pass 20 Jan 2009 115,728 miles

Battery insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front pipe insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2009 115,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front pipe insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2008 112,801 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 112,801 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 108,632 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 103,742 miles

Exhaust blowing at rear silencer

Rear flexible brake hose to Steel pipe [furrels †badly corroded]Both sides

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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M170 XWS is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M170 XWS, 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 M170 XWS registered?

M170 XWS is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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