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M541 BSU

1994 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,402 mi
Last recorded89,402 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM541 BSU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2014 89,402 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil filter corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,378 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 89,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 89,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 88,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 87,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,340 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 86,340 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,981 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 81,381 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 81,381 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 77,518 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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M541 BSU is a 1994 Saab 900 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M541 BSU, 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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M541 BSU is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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