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M190 DGF

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

12,734 mi
Last recorded12,734 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM190 DGF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 12,734 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 12,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 2,386 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 24 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 90,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rust under the chassis

Fail 30 Jan 2019 85,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rust under the chassis

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tires heavily perished,crack on the outer shoulder

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly offside rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside front pass lock (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear parking brake has only just met the requirements

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 75,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located coil spring broken (2.4.C.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside front pass lock (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear parking brake has only just met the requirements

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules + brake valve metal block badly corroded+ (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly split +smearing slightly

child seat fitted nearsidev rear seat belt not fully tested

front exhaust down pipe metal ring plate adrifted

nearside front inner brake pads very low

offside front tyre side wall cut

oil leaks

power steering pipes badly corroded

rear exhaust box badly corroded+outer skin adrifted

nearside front from radiator metal pipe seriously corroded

power steering rubber hose pipe badly perished+deep cracks

Fail 27 Jan 2016 72,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules + brake valve metal block badly corroded+ (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly split +smearing slightly

child seat fitted nearsidev rear seat belt not fully tested

front exhaust down pipe metal ring plate adrifted

nearside front inner brake pads very low

offside front tyre side wall cut

oil leaks

power steering pipes badly corroded

rear exhaust box badly corroded+outer skin adrifted

nearside front from radiator metal pipe seriously corroded

power steering rubber hose pipe badly perished+deep cracks

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,819 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 66,814 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,809 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake hose joint corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear o/s and n/s tyre has cracked on the outer wall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,898 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 64,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 63,138 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,138 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,943 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 58,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,969 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,957 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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M190 DGF is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M190 DGF, 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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M190 DGF is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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