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M517 EGK

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,212 mi
Last recorded94,212 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 EGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,212 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 90,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 79,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension bush worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2019 79,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension bush worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,867 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 67,867 miles

Fuel hose insecure Tank filler hose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear 2 fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,841 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 67,833 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 67,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,757 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,211 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,111 miles

offside rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

rear brake discs rusting

Fail 14 Mar 2009 57,108 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rear brake hose ferrule starting to corrode

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,297 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 56,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front passanger seat does not move forward to allow rear passangers

plastic covers over sill

Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,614 miles

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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M517 EGK is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M517 EGK, 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 M517 EGK registered?

M517 EGK is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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