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M73 FGT

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,470 mi
Last recorded113,470 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM73 FGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,356 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

handbrake cable casings corroding

nearside rear chassis member corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 104,030 miles

centre exhaust corroded

nearside rear parking brake cable in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2014 99,360 miles

Exhaust front flexi detereated

Handbrake lever stiff

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 May 2014 99,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Exhaust front flexi detereated

Handbrake lever stiff

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2013 93,418 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 93,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both rear brake compensators have heavy corrosion.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and wearing low on tread.

Exhaust system in rusty condition and clamps in poor condition.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s park brake cable corroded.

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 89,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all fuel tank fixings rusty

front brake discs slightly worn

hand brake outer cables in poor condition

nearside mirror back deteriated

outer sills covered by plastic

slight exhaust blow centre

Fail 10 May 2012 88,936 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all fuel tank fixings rusty

front brake discs slightly worn

hand brake outer cables in poor condition

nearside mirror back deteriated

outer sills covered by plastic

slight exhaust blow centre

Fail 16 May 2011 80,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both hand brake cable outer casings in very poor condition

front brake discs worn

rust forming on n/s and o/s centre and rear floorpans

Pass 16 May 2011 80,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both hand brake cable outer casings in very poor condition

front brake discs worn

rust forming on n/s and o/s centre and rear floorpans

Pass 10 May 2010 73,056 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sill panels covered by trims

Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

outer sill panels covered by trims

Pass 20 May 2009 61,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 61,780 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,512 miles

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

osr service brake reading low

Fail 17 May 2007 42,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills covered by trims

Pass 17 May 2007 42,349 miles

outer sills covered by trims

Pass 17 May 2006 39,418 miles

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

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

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

advise both frontyres perished

coolant leaking

o/s rear hand brake outer cable cracked

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

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M73 FGT is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M73 FGT, 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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M73 FGT is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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