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M494 FNJ

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,438 mi
Last recorded131,438 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 FNJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 131,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2013 131,438 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 129,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front discs lipped and corroded

both rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 124,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 112,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,622 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing the screen

Gearbox linkage has a oil leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service light is on

Fail 2 Apr 2008 86,622 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing the screen

Gearbox linkage has a oil leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service light is on

Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,064 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,611 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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M494 FNJ is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M494 FNJ, 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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M494 FNJ is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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