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M182 DBJ

1994 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,713 mi
Last recorded147,713 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM182 DBJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2014 147,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under side of vehicle very rusty

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 144,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear chassis rust

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2013 144,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear chassis rust

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2012 141,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRont tyres worn on inside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake hose valves rusty

Rear inner sills rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2012 140,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRont tyres worn on inside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake hose valves rusty

Rear inner sills rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 136,128 miles

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

Damage to offside headlamp

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 136,063 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Damage to offside headlamp

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front indicator deteriated

Pass 19 Aug 2010 132,273 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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)

both sunvisors inner clips broken

Fail 16 Aug 2010 132,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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)

both sunvisors inner clips broken

Pass 3 Aug 2009 126,773 miles

Both number plates deteriating

Offside rear wheel arch deteriating

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

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

Sun visors starting to drop

Pass 8 Aug 2008 123,539 miles

both number plates deteriating

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2008 123,486 miles

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

both number plates deteriating

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2007 118,668 miles

Front number plate deteriating . †Rear wheel arch deteriating . †Sill covers fitted . †Rear rims rusty . †Fuel tank straps rusry .

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 118,666 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate deteriating .

Fuel tank straps rusty .

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

Rear rims rusty .

Rearwheel arches deteriating . †Sill covers fitted .

Pass 21 Aug 2006 114,502 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M182 DBJ is a 1994 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 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 M182 DBJ, 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 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M182 DBJ is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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