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M823 XJK

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,525 mi
Last recorded100,525 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM823 XJK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,525 miles

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

both front tyres on 2mm tread and cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,130 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres on 2mm tread both rear tyres light cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2013 99,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres on 2mm tread both rear tyres light cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 95,476 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2011 93,146 miles

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

N.S.F brake disc slightly scored

Fail 4 May 2011 93,145 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N.S.F brake disc slightly scored

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,063 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 86,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 79,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 75,614 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 70,320 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 70,320 miles

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

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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M823 XJK is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M823 XJK, 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 M823 XJK registered?

M823 XJK is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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