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M23 YYG

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

223,177 mi
Last recorded223,177 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 YYG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 223,177 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

front no plate slightly cracked

rear exhaust slightly detiriorating

slightly corroding by spring mounting area on both rear

Fail 14 Feb 2014 223,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front no plate slightly cracked

rear exhaust slightly detiriorating

slightly corroding by spring mounting area on both rear

Pass 6 Mar 2013 212,191 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 212,191 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 204,012 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 204,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 195,553 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 195,553 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 185,250 miles

Fuel cap damaged but seals

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2010 185,250 miles

Fuel cap damaged but seals

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 175,817 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on + rear no plate slightly delaminating

Pass 3 Mar 2008 166,364 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 166,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 158,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 149,834 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 149,834 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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M23 YYG is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M23 YYG, 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 M23 YYG registered?

M23 YYG is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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