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M531 CBK

1994 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,478 mi
Last recorded139,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 CBK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 139,478 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 139,478 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 137,027 miles

rear springs corroded

some parts of structure starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2012 134,466 miles

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 134,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 133,626 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 133,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW.

FUEL FILTER BECOMING CORRODED.

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX BECOMING CORRODED.

SCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE ZONE (B).

Pass 16 Mar 2010 130,226 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 130,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1. Main steel brake pipe to rear starting to corrode. 2. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 124,499 miles

1. n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge. 2. both rear tyres near legal limits, wearing on inside edge. 3. slight damage to windscreen. 4. one front to rear steel brake pipe becoming cororded at rear.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 118,469 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 110,088 miles

o/s front to rear steelbrake pipe becoming corroded by rear floor † †unable to check outersills fully due to sill covers † †slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2006 103,352 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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M531 CBK is a 1994 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M531 CBK, 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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M531 CBK is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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