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M531 NOJ

1994 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,752 mi
Last recorded143,752 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 NOJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 143,752 miles

Advise o/s mirror damaged

Airbag lamp on

Fuel tank filler pipes have in secure clips

Fail 8 Dec 2011 143,752 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise o/s mirror damaged

Airbag lamp on

Fuel tank filler pipes have in secure clips

Pass 1 Apr 2011 141,625 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 141,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

SRS light on.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 138,620 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 138,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 135,993 miles

SRS and coolant level lights on.

handbrake cable mount in floor getting poor.

rear brake discs poor.

slight movement at steering wheel.

Fail 16 May 2008 135,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

SRS and coolant level lights on.

handbrake cable mount in floor getting poor.

rear brake discs poor.

slight movement at steering wheel.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 132,091 miles

front number plate poor.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 132,091 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front number plate poor.

hand brake cables poor.

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 NOJ is a 1994 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M531 NOJ, 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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What year was M531 NOJ registered?

M531 NOJ is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 12 December 1994.

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