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M196 TBV

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 TBV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 95,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 95,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,342 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,239 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

both rear top mount points for dampers starting to corrode

Fail 19 Nov 2008 86,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 82,241 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 82,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 77,400 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M196 TBV is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black 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 M196 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

M196 TBV is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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