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M521 EGK

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,200 mi
Last recorded119,200 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 EGK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 119,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Apr 2017 119,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe under car (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing brake pipe (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front anti roll bar bush split

rear springs corroded

Offside Front osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 117,022 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe under car (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing brake pipe (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front anti roll bar bush split

rear springs corroded

Offside Front osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 111,831 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 103,750 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 100,116 miles

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 5 May 2009 96,598 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

slight blow on middle exhaust system

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,961 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 89,400 miles

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

offside front chassie leg is corroded

Fail 18 May 2007 89,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front chassie leg is corroded

Fail 15 May 2006 84,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front exhaust flexi joint slight blow

front tyres slightly worn on edges

offside front dip beam pattern just in limits

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2006 84,554 miles

front exhaust flexi joint slight blow

front tyres slightly worn on edges

offside front dip beam pattern just in limits

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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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M521 EGK is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M521 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 M521 EGK registered?

M521 EGK is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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