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M723 DCL

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,832 mi
Last recorded146,832 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM723 DCL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 146,832 miles

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

N/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 9 May 2014 146,604 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

N/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 20 May 2013 141,111 miles

damage to windscreen

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied

Fail 14 May 2013 141,060 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied

Pass 30 May 2012 138,039 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 137,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 May 2011 135,984 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 135,949 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 134,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect brake pipes due to grease applied

Fail 11 May 2010 134,394 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect brake pipes due to grease applied

Pass 4 Apr 2009 132,051 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 131,704 miles

N/s door mirror damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 131,704 miles

N/s door mirror damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2007 129,545 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front to rear steel brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2006 127,106 miles

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

offside and nearside rear flexible brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2006 127,004 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear flexible brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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M723 DCL is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M723 DCL, 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 M723 DCL registered?

M723 DCL is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1995.

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