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M293 ELC

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 ELC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,518 miles

exhaust leaking/deteriated

nearside rear tyre low on tread/wearing unevenly

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

unable to see outer sills

Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,518 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust leaking/deteriated

nearside rear tyre low on tread/wearing unevenly

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

unable to see outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,874 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 75,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 64,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,926 miles

Nearside Front 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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M293 ELC is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M293 ELC, 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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What year was M293 ELC registered?

M293 ELC is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is M293 ELC safe to buy?

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