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M489 WYA

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,598 mi
Last recorded109,598 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 WYA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 108,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 107,737 miles

Front both front tyres tread low

Front brake hoses slightly perished

handbrake has travel

slight damage to front number plate

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2018 107,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

damage to the front number plate

handbrake travel is high

oil leak

perishing to the middle exhaust rubber

Pass 6 Dec 2017 106,720 miles

Fuel tank and filter straps corroded

Offside handbrake cable corroded

Offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Parking brake could do with adjusting

Play in nearside front suspension top mounting

Rear springs heavily corroded

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 6 Dec 2017 106,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank and filter straps corroded

Offside handbrake cable corroded

Offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Parking brake could do with adjusting

Play in nearside front suspension top mounting

Rear springs heavily corroded

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to the exhaust

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,430 miles

Corrosion to the exhaust

Corrosion to the fuel filter

Covers on sills

Handbrake travel is a bit high

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to the rear shock absorbers

Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers on sills

exhaust diteriorated

exhaust rubber missing

oil level low

slight corrosion to the fuel filter

slight corrosion to the rear shock absorbers

Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers on sills

exhaust diteriorated

exhaust rubber missing

oil level low

slight corrosion to the fuel filter

slight corrosion to the rear shock absorbers

Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

covers on sills

handbrake travel is a bit high

slight corrosion to the o/s/r shock

Fail 6 Dec 2013 100,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

covers on sills

handbrake travel is a bit high

slight corrosion to the o/s/r shock

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 99,275 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 97,604 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system rusty

n/s wiper split on end

o/s/r shock cover insecure

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2011 97,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system rusty

n/s wiper split on end

o/s/r shock cover insecure

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,526 miles

exhaust very rusty

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover broken

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,262 miles

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,160 miles

uneven wear to o/s rear tyre

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

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

alternator noisey

Pass 19 Jul 2006 87,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 85,540 miles

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

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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M489 WYA is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M489 WYA, 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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M489 WYA is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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