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M273 DGP

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,745 mi
Last recorded131,745 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 DGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2015 131,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 128,724 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 128,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,373 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 116,930 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 116,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 114,192 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 111,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Fail 10 Sep 2009 111,696 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 20 Sep 2008 109,010 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 109,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 104,691 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks on engine

Pass 22 Sep 2006 102,612 miles

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

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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M273 DGP is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M273 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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M273 DGP is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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