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M291 MBE

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 MBE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,296 miles

front crossbeam corroding

n/s/r inner tyre wall damaged

srs light n/w

Fail 9 Jun 2015 74,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front crossbeam corroding

n/s/r inner tyre wall damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossbeam corroding

rack mounts quite a lot of movement

Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,087 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossbeam corroding

rack mounts quite a lot of movement

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rack mounts some wear

under rear wings and front crossbeams corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rack mount some wear

srs and mil warning lights on

Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,887 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rack mount some wear

srs and mil warning lights on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,787 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mount broken?

front box section corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine mount broken?

front box section corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,568 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking n/s/r on limits

front crossbeam and n/s/r spring mount both corroding

fuel filler small pipe split?

o/s rack area wet

parking cable mount pulling away from floor

rear lower engine/gearbox mount broken

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,175 miles

front crossbeam and rear flexi hose collars corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking

parking brake cable mount starting to pull away from floor

Fail 11 Jun 2008 73,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossbeam and rear flexi hose collars corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking

parking brake cable mount starting to pull away from floor

Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel filler pipe damp

handbrake mount bracket starting to pull away from the floor

rack damp and mount rubbers worn?

rear flexi hose collars corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2006 72,641 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

parking brake cable mount starting to pull away from floor

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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M291 MBE is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M291 MBE, 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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M291 MBE is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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