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M643 LOP

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,312 mi
Last recorded158,312 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM643 LOP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2011 158,312 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake and suyspension components corroded

outer sill covers fitted unable to access full corrosion extent

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 155,781 miles

corrosion offside + nearside rear wheel arches

front inner pads look low

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre worn inner edge approaching minimum

nearside rear shocker cover broke

Fail 16 Apr 2010 155,781 miles

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

185/65/15h

corrosion offside + nearside rear wheel arches

front inner pads look low

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre worn inner edge approaching minimum

nearside rear shocker cover broke

Pass 17 Apr 2009 146,069 miles

both rear top shocker bushes perished

handbrake travel high

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear arch corroding

offside rear tyre approaching minimum

srs light on

Fail 17 Apr 2009 146,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear top shocker bushes perished

handbrake travel high

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear arch corroding

offside rear tyre approaching minimum

srs light on

Pass 17 Apr 2008 137,188 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 137,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 124,708 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 123,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 111,367 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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M643 LOP is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M643 LOP, 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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M643 LOP is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 24 January 1995.

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