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M257 MHM

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 MHM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 125,409 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 119,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 119,152 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 113,424 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2007 108,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front wipers little poor

intermitente fuel smell, no cause found

rear foot brake imbalance slightly lower on offside

rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 30 Nov 2007 108,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wipers little poor

intermitente fuel smell, no cause found

rear foot brake imbalance slightly lower on offside

rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2006 104,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 100,796 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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M257 MHM is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 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 M257 MHM, 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 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M257 MHM registered?

M257 MHM is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 22 December 1994.

Is M257 MHM safe to buy?

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