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M224 DBY

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,426 mi
Last recorded154,426 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 DBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 154,426 miles

parking brake effort only just met

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 11 Feb 2019 154,426 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

parking brake effort only just met

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 21 Feb 2018 150,025 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Mar 2017 149,966 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 149,804 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 149,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 149,379 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 149,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

advice nearside rear tyre slight damage to inner wall

Pass 10 Sep 2009 147,905 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 147,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 143,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 143,509 miles

advise rear gearbox mount as slight movememt

Pass 28 Oct 2006 138,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 24 Oct 2006

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M224 DBY is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M224 DBY, 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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M224 DBY is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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