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M261 ASJ

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,374 mi
Last recorded120,374 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 ASJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 120,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

fluid leak at gearbox

front brake imbalance nearside 16 percent low /rear brake imbalance offside low

fuel cap plastic cracked seal ok

nearside rear top suspension mount starting to corrode

offside front lower suspension ball joint boot split

offside front outer c v boot perished

offside rear brake cable starting to deteriate

offside rear tyre side wall cracks not excessive

rear offside + nearside modulator valves corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2005 108,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jun 2005 108,174 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre near wear limit outer edge and nail in tyre

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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M261 ASJ is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M261 ASJ, 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 M261 ASJ registered?

M261 ASJ is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M261 ASJ safe to buy?

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