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M589 BGJ

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 BGJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 117,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,856 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,166 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 102,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,494 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 92,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,855 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 83,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 75,015 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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M589 BGJ is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M589 BGJ, 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 M589 BGJ registered?

M589 BGJ is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M589 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M589 BGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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