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M233 YLV

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,757 mi
Last recorded206,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 YLV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 206,757 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolts missing from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 206,747 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolts missing from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 196,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolts missing from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 196,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 40 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolts missing from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 183,283 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolts missing from manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 172,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolts missing from manifold (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 172,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolts missing from manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster fault (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 163,178 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2015 163,178 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust sections poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2014 162,744 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 162,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 159,721 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 155,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 152,631 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 152,607 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 150,751 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 150,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 149,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 148,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 146,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 143,875 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 YLV is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YLV, 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 M233 YLV registered?

M233 YLV is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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