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M218 SGW

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,914 mi
Last recorded202,914 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 SGW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 202,914 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 197,924 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated at inside and outside edge

centre rear top brake light is not working

offside front stone shield is insecure

Fail 19 May 2010 197,924 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated at inside and outside edge

centre rear top brake light is not working

offside front stone shield is insecure

Pass 29 May 2008 197,166 miles

3 high level brake light segments inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brakes heavily corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine check light on

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s inner c/v boot split

o/s/r tyre very close to fuel filler neck

Fail 23 May 2008 197,166 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3 high level brake light segments inop

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brakes heavily corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine check light on

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s inner c/v boot split

o/s/r tyre very close to fuel filler neck

Pass 16 Sep 2006 194,725 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 194,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M218 SGW is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M218 SGW, 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 M218 SGW registered?

M218 SGW is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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