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M839 TAJ

1995 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,368 mi
Last recorded165,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 XS132,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM839 TAJ
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 165,368 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shild loose

Fail 14 Jan 2009 165,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shild loose

Pass 11 May 2007 159,863 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

advise middle to rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Apr 2006 151,813 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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M839 TAJ is a 1995 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 132,968 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M839 TAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M839 TAJ registered?

M839 TAJ is a 1995 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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