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M820 RAN

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,348 mi
Last recorded183,348 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 RAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 183,348 miles

heavy pitting on rear discs

heavy surface rusting on raer chassis rails

Fail 4 May 2010 183,347 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

heavy pitting on rear discs

heavy surface rusting on raer chassis rails

Pass 20 Mar 2009 175,242 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 175,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 153,312 miles

OS mirror lense smashed

Fail 17 Jan 2008 153,311 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

50% rear brake imbalance

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

OS mirror lense smashed

Pass 16 Jan 2007 144,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust silencer rear rubber mount in poor condition

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/S wing mirror glass damaged

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

Slight binding on O/S/R wheel

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 135,215 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake compensating valves corrided

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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M820 RAN is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc 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 M820 RAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M820 RAN registered?

M820 RAN is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 11 January 1995.

Is M820 RAN safe to buy?

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