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M645 YWL

1994 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,172 mi
Last recorded111,172 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM645 YWL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 111,172 miles

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 110,721 miles

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 110,721 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,396 miles

Drivers seat-belt starting to fray.

Reverse lamp inop.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,537 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 104,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,518 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,443 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 100,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 100,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust deteriorated

front brakes worn

Fail 19 Mar 2012 100,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brakes worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 76,541 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 765,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 69,928 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 69,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 69,805 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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M645 YWL is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 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 M645 YWL, 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 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M645 YWL is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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