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M683 ROX

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,830 mi
Last recorded163,830 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM683 ROX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 163,830 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion forming on inderside components and steel pipes

rear tyres deteriorated

slight play in steering and suspension joints

Pass 3 Jun 2010 156,656 miles

Engine managment light staying on

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover fallen down to bottom of shock absorber

Rear metal brake pipes to flexible hoses slightly corroded

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Rear tailgate support struts will not support weight of tailgate

Slight exhaust gas leak from rear silencer box joint

power assisted steering pipes under bonnet have a light misting of oil

Fail 1 Jun 2010 156,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine managment light staying on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover fallen down to bottom of shock absorber

Rear handbrake cables corroded

Rear metal brake pipes to flexible hoses slightly corroded

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Rear tailgate support struts will not support weight of tailgate

Slight exhaust gas leak from rear silencer box joint

power assisted steering pipes under bonnet have a light misting of oil

Pass 7 May 2009 149,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember corroded

Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear shock absorber protective sleeve detached

Offside rear tyre has crack around tread/sidewall

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 149,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember corroded

Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear shock absorber protective sleeve detached

Offside rear tyre has crack around tread/sidewall

Offside registration plate light dim

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 140,625 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 140,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 129,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked by join with tread

Nearside parking brake outer cable corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2007 129,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked by join with tread

Nearside parking brake outer cable corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 113,963 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 113,963 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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M683 ROX is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M683 ROX, 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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M683 ROX is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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