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M196 DTL

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,738 mi
Last recorded146,738 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 DTL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 146,738 miles

Crack n/s lower edge of windscreen,not in drivers view of road

Fail 21 Jan 2016 146,664 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working N/s (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/s (3.7.B.6a)

Crack n/s lower edge of windscreen,not in drivers view of road

Pass 16 Jan 2015 139,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 134,928 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 130,288 miles

1x number plate light dull

front number plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f brake hose twisted slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2013 130,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1x number plate light dull

corroding bad around rear shocker top mounts

front number plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2012 125,480 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 121,096 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 121,095 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 117,198 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 117,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 112,913 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 109,107 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 105,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 101,142 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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M196 DTL is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 M196 DTL, 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 M196 DTL registered?

M196 DTL is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M196 DTL safe to buy?

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