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M438 FVL

1995 Saab 900 XS

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,856 mi
Last recorded111,856 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 XS132,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 FVL
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 111,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake hose ends rusty

outer sills covered

Fail 3 Apr 2008 111,848 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake hose ends rusty

front disc wearing

outer sills covered

rear exhaust rusty

rear pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2007 108,940 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 105,390 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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M438 FVL is a 1995 Saab 900 XS in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 132,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M438 FVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M438 FVL registered?

M438 FVL is a 1995 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M438 FVL safe to buy?

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