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M245 FGC

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,133 mi
Last recorded66,133 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 FGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,133 miles

Nearside front tyre slight tear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 66,133 miles

Nearside front tyre slight tear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Roof lining (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,776 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front sun visor missing

Fail 24 Nov 2016 64,776 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front sun visor missing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre slightly tear

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside sun visor missing

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,896 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,702 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,702 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,490 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 57,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,870 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,495 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 53,495 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 51,893 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 51,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 50,782 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 49,515 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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M245 FGC is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M245 FGC, 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 M245 FGC registered?

M245 FGC is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M245 FGC safe to buy?

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