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M231 OBD

1994 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 OBD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 135,107 miles

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear door will not open

Fail 13 Nov 2008 135,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear door will not open

Fail 14 Sep 2007 129,004 miles

Nearside tyres different speed rating to offside tyres

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 129,004 miles

Nearside tyres different speed rating to offside tyres

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 127,323 miles

rear flexible brake hose collars corroded

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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M231 OBD is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 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 M231 OBD, 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 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M231 OBD registered?

M231 OBD is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M231 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M231 OBD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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