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M416 CAP

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,114 mi
Last recorded177,114 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM416 CAP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 177,114 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 177,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 170,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 170,398 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 162,263 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 162,263 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 162,257 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre 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 oil very low

Pass 18 Feb 2008 153,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 153,104 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 153,102 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 150,242 miles

Nearside 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)

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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M416 CAP is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M416 CAP, 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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M416 CAP is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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