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M688 CLY

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 CLY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 82,542 miles

Oil leak

corrosion at offside rear coil spring top area

damage to nearside rear

nearside headlamp pattern poor

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion at offside rear coil spring top area

damage to nearside rear

nearside headlamp pattern poor

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,535 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to tip front seats no access to rear seats and belts

Fail 2 Oct 2009 76,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to tip front seats no access to rear seats and belts

Fail 23 Jul 2008 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriating advise replacing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,372 miles

front number plate deteriating advise replacing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,823 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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M688 CLY is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M688 CLY, 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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What year was M688 CLY registered?

M688 CLY is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M688 CLY safe to buy?

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