CarVerify

Free Car Check

M703 BRV

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,489 mi
Last recorded112,489 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM703 BRV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges and main tread worn low 185/65/15

Nearside Rear heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis by spring cup area

Offside Rear heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis by spring cup area

both rear coil springs corroded

bulkhead flexing with steering and outer skin cracked near brake servo area

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch area

front registration plate cracked

roof lining hanging down near screen area

steering column has play felt at steering wheel. Unable to fully inspect system due to covers

Fail 2 Aug 2016 112,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges and main tread worn low 185/65/15

Nearside Rear heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis by spring cup area

Offside Rear heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis by spring cup area

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

bulkhead flexing with steering and outer skin cracked near brake servo area

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch area

front registration plate cracked

roof lining hanging down near screen area

steering column has play felt at steering wheel. Unable to fully inspect system due to covers

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,896 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 110,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat runners coroded

flex in bulkhead by steering and brake servo mount

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust coroded

steering heavy

surface corosion on nearside rear top shock absorber mount

surface corosion on rear suspension and offside rear brake components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 109,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat runners coroded

flex in bulkhead by steering and brake servo mount

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust coroded

steering heavy

surface corosion on nearside rear top shock absorber mount

surface corosion on rear suspension and offside rear brake components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

flex in bulkhead near steering and brake servo mounts

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 107,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

flex in bulkhead near steering and brake servo mounts

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 106,089 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 106,089 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,761 miles

Flexibility of offside front bulkhead indicating weakening of steering rack mounting area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age.

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

Rear footbrake performance low.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,426 miles

Flexibility of O/S/F bulkhead indicating weakening of steering rack mounting area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 99,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Flexibility of O/S/F bulkhead indicating weakening of steering rack mounting area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,556 miles

Flexibility of O/S/F bulkhead indicating weakening of steering rack mounting area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres showing signs of age.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 96,556 miles

Flexibility of O/S/F bulkhead indicating weakening of steering rack mounting area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear tyres showing signs of age.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 90,530 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 90,530 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M703 BRV is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M703 BRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M703 BRV?

You can check the full history of M703 BRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M703 BRV registered?

M703 BRV is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M703 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M703 BRV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M703 BRV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M703 BRV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.