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M545 FHS

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,459 mi
Last recorded161,459 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM545 FHS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2008 161,459 miles

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 139,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

off/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 2 Feb 2007 139,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

off/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2005 121,922 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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M545 FHS is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M545 FHS, 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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M545 FHS is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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