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M482 RNY

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,763 mi
Last recorded104,763 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM482 RNY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake cables outter casing worn

oil leak at oil cooler

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,124 miles

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

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

both exterior mirrors damaged

corrosion in o/s bulkhead

corrosion in o/s/r chassis

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

outer handbrake cables deteriorated

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight judder on rear brakes

Fail 21 Sep 2009 88,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both exterior mirrors damaged

corrosion in o/s bulkhead

corrosion in o/s/r chassis

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

outer handbrake cables deteriorated

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight judder on rear brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2008 82,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

h/b cables deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2008 82,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

h/b cables deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,943 miles

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

no advisories repaired

Fail 22 Sep 2007 77,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear cables split

Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 61,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front road wheel slight damage tyre wall starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2005 61,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to n/s front wheel.n/s rear tyre wall cracked

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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M482 RNY is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M482 RNY, 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 M482 RNY registered?

M482 RNY is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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