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M321 PAP

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,042 mi
Last recorded87,042 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 PAP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,275 miles

Vehicle immaculately presented.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,183 miles

vehciel immaculately presented

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,734 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 80,726 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,483 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 74,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,068 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 68,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,223 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,504 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 52,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 52,444 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,177 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear thin.

Front brakes inbalanced by 10%.

Offside front brake disc warped but not considered excessive at this time.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and in very poor condition.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M321 PAP is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M321 PAP, 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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What year was M321 PAP registered?

M321 PAP is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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