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M43 JJF

1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

161,356 mi
Last recorded161,356 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo130,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 JJF
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 161,356 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 161,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel filler pipe clips broken (not leaking)

Pass 19 May 2008 159,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2008 159,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 158,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 148,919 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 148,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

both headlight aims on max limit

corrosion to rear brake pipes

front number plate sterting to seperate

play in nearside front suspension stabiliser bush

rear brake pads look low

Pass 6 Mar 2006 136,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 136,057 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 135,965 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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M43 JJF is a 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 130,022 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M43 JJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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M43 JJF is a 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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