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M265 DGP

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,402 mi
Last recorded87,402 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 DGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 82,048 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust clamp corrorded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 82,048 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust clamp corrorded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,942 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 76,942 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,198 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 71,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,128 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,128 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 61,777 miles

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

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

nearside rear upper brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear upper brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,777 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)

nearside rear upper brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear upper brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,432 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,010 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,695 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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M265 DGP is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M265 DGP, 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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M265 DGP is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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