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M455 VYA

1995 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,865 mi
Last recorded176,865 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 VYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 176,865 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 172,112 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 172,112 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 164,299 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f brake disc, slightly worn

n/s/r & o/s/r brake disc's rusty on edge's

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 164,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/f brake disc, slightly worn

n/s/r & o/s/r brake disc's rusty on edge's

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 157,879 miles

front steering pipe rusty

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Sep 2009 157,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front steering pipe rusty

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Jun 2009 153,196 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 145,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,109 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 120,231 miles

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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M455 VYA is a 1995 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M455 VYA, 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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What year was M455 VYA registered?

M455 VYA is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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