MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
exhaust system generaly getting corroded
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
exhaust system generaly getting corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
all tyres generaly getting low on tread
exhaust heatshields generaly insecure
n/s/f outer cv joint noisy
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
all tyres generaly getting low on tread
exhaust heatshields generaly insecure
n/s/f outer cv joint noisy
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Slight corrosion on rear brake pressure valves
Slight uneven tread wear on o/s/r tyre
engine mounting "clunking"
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
engine mounting "clunking"
front brake discs and pads worn low
Corrosion on rear flexible brake pipe ferruls
Slight corrosion on fuel tankstraps
n/s door mirror damaged
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion on rear flexible brake pipe ferruls
Front bumper corners insecure
Slight corrosion on fuel tankstraps
Uneven tread wear on rear tyres
n/s door mirror damaged
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight corrosion on o/s/r brake hose ferrule. †Front bumper and lights slight damage
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M42 PTF is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 M42 PTF, 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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M42 PTF is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1995.
Is M42 PTF safe to buy?
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