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M597 BCS

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,067 mi
Last recorded202,067 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 BCS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 202,067 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 202,063 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 201,926 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all front brake pads low.

nearside rear chassis at spring hanger corroded, (not excessive)

offside & nearside front tyres low on tread.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 192,444 miles

corrosion around rear suspension mounts,not excessive

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition but not leaking

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 183,652 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 183,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 172,966 miles

rear chassis & front inner wings/chassis starting to corrode badly. †o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

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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M597 BCS is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M597 BCS, 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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M597 BCS is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 26 January 1995.

Is M597 BCS safe to buy?

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