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M430 MPJ

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,582 mi
Last recorded115,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 MPJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 115,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,582 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 112,452 miles

engine coolent leak

exhaust rear section heavily corroded with small leak

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not yet structual or loadbearing or excessive

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Fail 19 May 2014 112,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine coolent leak

exhaust rear section heavily corroded with small leak

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not yet structual or loadbearing or excessive

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Pass 22 May 2013 109,436 miles

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

exhaust rear section heavily corroded with small leak

Fail 22 May 2013 109,435 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rear section heavily corroded with small leak

Pass 24 May 2012 104,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin weak

Fail 12 May 2011 99,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 99,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 93,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 91,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 88,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 81,850 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 77,325 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M430 MPJ is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M430 MPJ, 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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M430 MPJ is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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