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M243 MUW

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,720 mi
Last recorded180,720 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 MUW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 180,720 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 180,720 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 175,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 171,492 miles

NEARSIDE LOWER ARM BUSH WEAK AND SPLITTING OUT, OFFSIDE CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

Fail 19 Jun 2008 171,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

NEARSIDE LOWER ARM BUSH WEAK AND SPLITTING OUT, OFFSIDE CONTAMINATED WITH OIL

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE WEAK IN OPERATION

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED./OIL LEAK./NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR SPLIT./BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER SHOULDERS./ REAR BRAKE JUDDER- POSS DUE TO DISC CONDITION.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 158,416 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 158,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1) O/S/F Inner brake pad close to limit. † †2) O/S Rear tyre close to limit( wearing on innere edge). † †3) Screw in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 140,800 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 140,535 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M243 MUW is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M243 MUW, 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 M243 MUW registered?

M243 MUW is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 29 June 1995.

Is M243 MUW safe to buy?

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