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M2 YMG

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,511 mi
Last recorded91,511 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 YMG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 91,511 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 89,886 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil spring mountings corroding

both sills covered in plastic trim

exhaust flexe section corroded and blowing

front pads geting low

osr outer side light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2010 89,886 miles

both rear coil spring mountings corroding

both sills covered in plastic trim

exhaust flexe section corroded and blowing

front pads geting low

osr outer side light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2009 84,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,965 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,312 miles

both rear coil spring corroding

osr tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,831 miles

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

nsf door damaged

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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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M2 YMG is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 M2 YMG, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M2 YMG registered?

M2 YMG is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is M2 YMG safe to buy?

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