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M503 FDX

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,894 mi
Last recorded112,894 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 FDX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 112,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust section corroded

rear shock absorbers weakening

Fail 29 Feb 2008 112,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & centre exhaust sections corroding

rear shock absorbers weakening

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,247 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 83,122 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 78,100 miles

parking brake performance low

Fail 30 Jan 2006 78,091 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front numberplate cracked

parking brake performance low

service brake performance on 50% limit

Fail 27 Jan 2006 78,074 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front numberplate cracked

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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M503 FDX is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M503 FDX, 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 M503 FDX registered?

M503 FDX is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 20 March 1995.

Is M503 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M503 FDX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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