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M558 DWV

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,939 mi
Last recorded241,939 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM558 DWV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 241,939 miles

O/S handbrake cable worn thru pivot

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

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

engine check light on

Fail 13 Jun 2013 241,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

O/S handbrake cable worn thru pivot

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 231,829 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 231,535 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 225,585 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 225,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 216,311 miles

temp repair on exhaust

Fail 14 Jun 2010 216,311 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 205,261 miles

car tested with roof down

centre to rear exhaust joint corroding

passenger door sticking

Pass 20 Jun 2008 191,757 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear hand and services brake low

Pass 3 Jul 2007 180,211 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 180,068 miles

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

note that front shock does not appear new but may be insert. there is no obvious signs of leakage

Fail 20 Jun 2007 179,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r hand brake performance

Pass 12 Jul 2006 163,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 150,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M558 DWV is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M558 DWV, 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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M558 DWV is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 6 May 1995.

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