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M481 XSN

1995 Saab 900 S

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,895 mi
Last recorded113,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 S121,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 XSN
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2008 113,895 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

brake discs rusting on faces

clips at fuel filler and tank pipes in poor condition.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 111,009 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 111,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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M481 XSN is a 1995 Saab 900 S in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 121,161 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M481 XSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M481 XSN registered?

M481 XSN is a 1995 Saab 900 S, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is M481 XSN safe to buy?

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