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M260 FGC

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,315 mi
Last recorded122,315 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 FGC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 122,315 miles

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

drivers inner door handle broken making it difficult to open from inside

nsf foig lamp incorrect colour

Fail 7 Jul 2011 122,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers inner door handle broken making it difficult to open from inside

nsf foig lamp incorrect colour

Pass 17 Jul 2010 113,810 miles

engine has an oil leak

front n/s fog lamp is the incorrect colour

fuel cap is broken but still seals

inner O/S door handle is broken

Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine has an oil leak

front n/s fog lamp is the incorrect colour

fuel cap is broken but still seals

inner O/S door handle is broken

Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,765 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 105,765 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 96,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 89,548 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 85,638 miles

oil leak

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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M260 FGC is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M260 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M260 FGC?

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What year was M260 FGC registered?

M260 FGC is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M260 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M260 FGC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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