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M520 ERH

1994 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,459 mi
Last recorded135,459 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 ERH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 135,459 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 135,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 133,426 miles

Heatshield loose around rear section of exhaust.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2014 133,419 miles

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

Heatshield loose around rear section of exhaust.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 131,835 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 131,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Heatshield loose around rear section of exhaust.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 128,426 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 128,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 125,391 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 125,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 122,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 117,924 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 113,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 108,690 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 108,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake hose ferrules are corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 104,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake hoses corroded at metal ends.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 98,036 miles

Offside Front 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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M520 ERH is a 1994 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M520 ERH, 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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M520 ERH is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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