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M717 DGT

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,042 mi
Last recorded130,042 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 DGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 130,042 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 129,777 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2011 108,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 108,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 103,449 miles

Offside rear tyre casing starting to deform

Pass 8 May 2009 98,582 miles

Front registration plate cracked but secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2009 98,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate cracked but secure

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

Offside front tyre has 3mm tread remaining

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2008 94,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,847 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 87,847 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 83,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,879 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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M717 DGT is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M717 DGT, 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 M717 DGT registered?

M717 DGT is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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