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M490 RNE

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,283 mi
Last recorded158,283 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 RNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 158,283 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 158,276 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 156,086 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 156,084 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 146,774 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 135,177 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2010 135,177 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,753 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic oversills fitted

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 125,747 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 120,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 114,709 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 114,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 108,302 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged and worn unevely on inner edge

offside rear wheel rim dented on inner rim

scratch on windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2005 98,805 miles

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.

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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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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M490 RNE is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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