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M742 GGT

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,453 mi
Last recorded116,453 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 GGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 116,453 miles

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

front brake pads wearing low

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 13 Oct 2014 116,453 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

front brake pads wearing low

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 9 Oct 2013 110,404 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,181 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 107,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 104,607 miles

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

Centre rear stop lamp 75% working

N/s/f brake disc badly deteriated

N/s/r brake disc badly deteriated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/f brake disc badly deteriated

O/s/r brake disc badly deteriated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 104,607 miles

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

Centre rear stop lamp 75% working

N/s/f brake disc badly deteriated

N/s/r brake disc badly deteriated

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

O/s/f brake disc badly deteriated

O/s/r brake disc badly deteriated

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 100,803 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 100,800 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear exhaust

front discs poor

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2006 94,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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M742 GGT is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M742 GGT, 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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M742 GGT is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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