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M698 VYC

1995 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,816 mi
Last recorded185,816 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 XS132,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 VYC
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 185,816 miles

coolant leak (possibly from water pump).

exhaust front pipe touching on subframe.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe has light corrosion.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 178,360 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 161,607 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 15/09/2006.

Fail 15 Sep 2006 161,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes & brake limiting valves showing signs of corrosion.

badge missing from bonnet.

fual cap broken but still sealing.

various stone chips in windscreen.

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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M698 VYC is a 1995 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 132,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M698 VYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M698 VYC registered?

M698 VYC is a 1995 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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