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M571 BGJ

1995 Saab 900 S

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,042 mi
Last recorded112,042 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 S121,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM571 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 112,042 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 May 2009 112,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2008 102,483 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 102,481 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 101,023 miles

BONNET RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN& CABLE STIFF

Fail 13 Apr 2007 101,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BONNET RELEASE LEVER MISSING;CABLE STIFF & DIFFICULT TO OPERATE

Pass 5 Oct 2005 99,278 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 99,278 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light illuminated

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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M571 BGJ is a 1995 Saab 900 S in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 121,161 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M571 BGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M571 BGJ is a 1995 Saab 900 S, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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