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M485 RJB

1995 Saab 900 XS Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,767 mi
Last recorded102,767 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 XS Auto110,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 RJB
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 102,767 miles

Coolant leak

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

both sides rear tyres curb-damaged on outer walls, need replacing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 102,767 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both sides rear tyres curb-damaged on outer walls, need replacing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 98,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 98,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.9)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 90,535 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 81,750 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 81,750 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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M485 RJB is a 1995 Saab 900 XS Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 110,325 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 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M485 RJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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M485 RJB is a 1995 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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