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M255 FGC

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 FGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 125,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 125,592 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 125,562 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,244 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

rear belts not checked

some corrosion to brake pipe

Fail 15 Aug 2015 108,172 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

rear belts not checked

some corrosion to brake pipe

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f lower suspension front chafing bush metal sleeve no excess movement

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,218 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 99,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,726 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding & ferules

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,479 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,092 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,958 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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M255 FGC is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M255 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 M255 FGC registered?

M255 FGC is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M255 FGC safe to buy?

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