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M540 WFC

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,592 mi
Last recorded145,592 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 WFC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 145,592 miles

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 145,592 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 142,286 miles

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

OSF tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT.1.6MM.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 142,286 miles

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

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

OSF tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT.1.6MM.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 139,152 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 139,081 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 136,009 miles

Slight corrosion on ns&os rear wheel arches.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 132,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 128,681 miles

Auxilary belt deteriorating. Rear wheel arches starting corrode.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 123,655 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 123,626 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 118,410 miles

NSR,OSR,& OSF tyre worn on inner tread. †Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M540 WFC is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M540 WFC, 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 M540 WFC registered?

M540 WFC is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M540 WFC safe to buy?

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