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M715 TAN

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,692 mi
Last recorded83,692 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM715 TAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 83,692 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs will soon need attention

rear brake discs will soon need attention

Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,692 miles

front brake discs will soon need attention

rear brake discs will soon need attention

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in offside headlight glass

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2009 76,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Chip in offside headlamp glass

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Uneven wear to nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,861 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 66,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 62,587 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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M715 TAN is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red 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 M715 TAN, 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 M715 TAN registered?

M715 TAN is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 24 May 1995.

Is M715 TAN safe to buy?

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