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M51 RJA

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,481 mi
Last recorded184,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 RJA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 184,481 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2012 184,451 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 167,613 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front sill corroded

sill covers fitted

slight damage nearside & offside seatbelt webbing

Fail 19 Jan 2011 167,463 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front sill corroded

sill covers fitted

slight damage nearside & offside seatbelt webbing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 150,413 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2010 150,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2009 138,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 20 Jan 2009 138,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 21 Jan 2008 123,985 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 118,145 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 115,948 miles

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

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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M51 RJA is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M51 RJA, 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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M51 RJA is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1995.

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