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M228 YUD

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

125,134 mi
Last recorded125,134 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 YUD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 125,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 121,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise sump dented

Fail 10 Feb 2025 121,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise sump dented

Pass 6 Mar 2024 118,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 118,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged broken - recommend replacing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil sump damaged

rear exhaust joint is badly corroded

signs that nearside and offside abs rings are making contact with sensors

Pass 8 Feb 2023 116,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both top shocker mountings worn slightly

exhaust rear box corroded

hand brake pivat worn slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,163 miles

advise sump slightly dented

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise handbrake pivot slightly worn

advise rear brake discs slightly corroded

advise slight play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,302 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise handbrake pivot slightly worn

Fail 25 Jan 2021 108,032 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,623 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

advise slight oil leak

advise two bulbs out in centre brake light

advise very slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,623 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

advise slight oil leak

advise two bulbs out in centre brake light

advise very slight play in n/s and o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 103,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,254 miles

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,340 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 95,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,034 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread and tyre is perished

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,177 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low rear 80% worn front 60% worn approx

Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,545 miles

nearside rear wheel inner rim dented slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear wheel inner rim dented slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,872 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 73,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,084 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,514 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,514 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,241 miles

offside front headlight glass cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2009 63,241 miles

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

offside front headlight glass cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,480 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 63,480 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2008 60,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 57,212 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,389 miles

advise damage to o/s/f floor

advise engine has oil leak

advise raer brake hose ferrules rusty

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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M228 YUD is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 M228 YUD, 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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M228 YUD is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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