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M858 LYF

1994 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,117 mi
Last recorded126,117 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM858 LYF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,117 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 126,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 124,693 miles

offside rear coil spring top mounting area has very surface corrosion

rear exhaust box has very heavy surface corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2010 124,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear coil spring top mounting area has very surface corrosion

rear exhaust box has very heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2009 119,753 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 119,747 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 114,332 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 114,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 104,514 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre low on tread (just in legal requirement

slight wear in lower suspension arm bushes nearside

slight wear in nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,065 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 99,030 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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M858 LYF is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,774 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 M858 LYF, 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 32 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M858 LYF is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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