MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
power steering hoses perishing\brake pipes and ferrules corrodeing\slight play in front suspension arm ball joints\front brakes slightly imbalanced
rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
power steering hoses perishing\brake pipes and ferrules corrodeing\slight play in front suspension arm ball joints\front brakes slightly imbalanced
rear brake discs heavily corroded and worn
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Plastic oversills fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Plastic oversills fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front exhaust flexi slightly worn
nearside and offside rear brake hose ferules corroding
nearside rear tyre side wall damaged and worn unevenly on inner tread
water leak
nearside rear tyre side wall damaged and worn unevely on inner edge
offside rear wheel rim dented on inner rim
scratch on windscreen
nearside rear tyre hasa damaged side wall and a nail in tread which is unrepairable. drivers seat does not fold forward
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M490 RNE is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 M490 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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What year was M490 RNE registered?
M490 RNE is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 26 May 1995.
Is M490 RNE safe to buy?
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