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M508 TYG

1994 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,199 mi
Last recorded157,199 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM508 TYG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 157,199 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 157,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 155,068 miles

blow from exhaust CAT to centre section

both front outer CV gaiters cracking

corrosion on offside brake pipe to flex

nearside front drop link lower bush worn

offside front outer CV gaiter greasy (no leaks visible)

offside front tyre near wear limit on inner edge

offside rear fog light lens damaged

oil sump repaired section leaking

Fail 19 Nov 2010 155,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

blow from exhaust CAT to centre section

both front outer CV gaiters cracking

corrosion on offside brake pipe to flex

nearside front drop link lower bush worn

offside front outer CV gaiter greasy (no leaks visible)

offside front tyre near wear limit on inner edge

offside rear fog light lens damaged

oil sump repaired section leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2009 150,296 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 150,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 142,444 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 142,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 131,344 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 131,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 118,561 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 118,598 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 105,329 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 105,165 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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M508 TYG is a 1994 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 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 M508 TYG, 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 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M508 TYG registered?

M508 TYG is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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