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M543 FRG

1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo135,629 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM543 FRG
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009

speedo miles not registering

Fail 25 Mar 2009

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 116,253 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 110,511 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 102,655 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 102,652 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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M543 FRG is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 135,629 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M543 FRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M543 FRG is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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