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M601 BUF

1994 Saab 900 S Auto

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,496 mi
Last recorded108,496 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 S Auto115,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 BUF
MakeSaab
Model900 S Auto
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 108,496 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 108,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot space needs to be totally clear for retest.

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 105,057 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 105,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 94,972 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 94,966 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode

high level brake light partially working

n/s/f cv gaiter perishing

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Auto?

Based on 1,707 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,144
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
position lamp(s) not working 67
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 60
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Direction indicator incorrect colour 55
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M601 BUF is a 1994 Saab 900 S Auto in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 115,179 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M601 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 S Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M601 BUF is a 1994 Saab 900 S Auto, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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