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M578 FHS

1995 Saab 900

White Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,148 mi
Last recorded128,148 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 FHS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 128,148 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 121,502 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 116,836 miles

N/S door aperture corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 116,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

N/S door aperture corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,663 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 106,294 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

clutch judder

Pass 29 Jun 2010 106,294 miles

clutch judder

Fail 20 Apr 2009 104,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front flexi ferulles are corroded

fuel filter corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre has split in inner wall....look at this...yellow chalk..!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front flexi ferulles are corroded

fuel filter corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre has split in inner wall....look at this...yellow chalk..!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 16 Mar 2009 104,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexi ferrules are slightly corroded

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 18 May 2006 103,800 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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M578 FHS is a 1995 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M578 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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What year was M578 FHS registered?

M578 FHS is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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