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M183 ECL

1994 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,525 mi
Last recorded122,525 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM183 ECL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 122,525 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre damage to outer side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 115,740 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

noise from front of vehicle unable to find any reason

reverse gear is hard to ingage

Fail 6 Mar 2009 115,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

noise from front of vehicle unable to find any reason

Pass 5 Apr 2008 107,502 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 95,698 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 91,406 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 1,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M183 ECL is a 1994 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M183 ECL, 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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What year was M183 ECL registered?

M183 ECL is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M183 ECL safe to buy?

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