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M811 THN

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,869 mi
Last recorded164,869 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM811 THN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 164,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 164,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

advise front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 161,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 158,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres heavily perished (not exposing cords)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 158,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 4 Oct 2007 158,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2006 158,010 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 158,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M811 THN is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc 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 M811 THN, 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 M811 THN registered?

M811 THN is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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