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M217 FFL

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,872 mi
Last recorded102,872 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 FFL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 102,872 miles

as per mot fail

Fail 1 Jun 2007 102,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre low on tread and perished

osr brake disc in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2006 92,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs badly lipped (worn)

lower foot brake performance osr

osr brake hose ferrule badly corroded

rear tyres have been rubbing on inner arches/fuel filler neck/shock absorbers

slight exhaust blow rear box and broken up inside

Fail 11 May 2006 85,044 miles

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

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

both fron windowscreen wipers poor

headlamp aims were low (switch inside car)

Pass 11 May 2006 85,044 miles

both fron windowscreen wipers poor

headlamp aims were low (switch inside car)

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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M217 FFL is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M217 FFL, 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 M217 FFL registered?

M217 FFL is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M217 FFL safe to buy?

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