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M488 RNE

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,921 mi
Last recorded205,921 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 RNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 205,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leak From Engine

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 205,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leak From Engine

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 187,657 miles

both rear shockabsorber plastic shrouds insecure

one bulb in high brake light inopperative

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Nov 2009 187,648 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shockabsorber plastic shrouds insecure

one bulb in high brake light inopperative

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Nov 2008 171,494 miles

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

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

brake pipe ferrules rusty

exhaust front pipe rusty and has small leak rear box rusty

handbrake cables rusty

nearside rear footbrake slightly uneven to offside

oil leaks

Fail 25 Nov 2008 171,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

brake pipe ferrules rusty

exhaust front pipe rusty and has small leak rear box rusty

handbrake cables rusty

nearside rear footbrake slightly uneven to offside

oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2007 157,587 miles

gear change stiff

oil leaks

slight leak in nearside front inner cvboot

Fail 28 Nov 2007 153,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

check engine light on

oil leaks

slight leak in nearside front inner cvboot

Pass 29 Nov 2006 138,564 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 138,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

engine misfire

starter motor

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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M488 RNE is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M488 RNE, 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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M488 RNE is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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