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M389 RTM

1995 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,541 mi
Last recorded144,541 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 S121,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 RTM
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2006 144,541 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 144,541 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 176,609 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 176,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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M389 RTM is a 1995 Saab 900 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 121,161 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M389 RTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M389 RTM registered?

M389 RTM is a 1995 Saab 900 S, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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