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M261 TWF

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

142,360 mi
Last recorded142,360 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 TWF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 142,360 miles

both frot lower arm bushes age cracking

n/s inner door steps corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake cables corroded

parking brake travel high

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Fail 5 May 2010 142,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both frot lower arm bushes age cracking

n/s inner door steps corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake cables corroded

parking brake travel high

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2010 142,318 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to n/s rear outer sill

n/s headlight lens cracked

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 30 Mar 2009 130,024 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front numberplate cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake cables in poor condition

n/s door mirror cover insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 17 Mar 2009 129,988 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front numberplate cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake cables in poor condition

n/s door mirror cover insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2008 114,002 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

heavy dampness around brake fluid resevior

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted

outer cv gaiters age cracking

rear number plate water damage

Fail 14 Mar 2008 114,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

heavy dampness around brake fluid resevior

n/s front brake hose slightly twisted

outer cv gaiters age cracking

rear number plate water damage

Pass 15 Mar 2007 98,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to front and rear number plates

deep cuts to o/s/f tyre tread

rear brake pipes corroded

rear flexi hose furrels corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2007 98,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to front and rear number plates

deep cuts to osf tyre

some corrosion to rear brake pipes and ferrels

Pass 24 Feb 2006 83,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 83,864 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 TWF is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 M261 TWF, 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 TWF registered?

M261 TWF is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 11 August 1994.

Is M261 TWF safe to buy?

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