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M233 DBY

1994 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,890 mi
Last recorded120,890 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 DBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 120,890 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

brake servo rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2025 120,156 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,572 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2022 117,546 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 115,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 114,305 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake valves corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,443 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 108,452 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 106,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,178 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 100,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,636 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 91,823 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 90,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,260 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 88,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,074 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 85,070 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

offside front side wall damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,076 miles

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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M233 DBY is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M233 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 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 M233 DBY registered?

M233 DBY is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1994.

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