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M833 RAN

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,735 mi
Last recorded97,735 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM833 RAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2015 97,735 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2015 97,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 97,733 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 97,733 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 97,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 89,038 miles

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

rear discs poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2010 84,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 84,549 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 81,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,396 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,369 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,574 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 78,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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M833 RAN is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M833 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.

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What year was M833 RAN registered?

M833 RAN is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 25 February 1995.

Is M833 RAN safe to buy?

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