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M88 BAS

1997 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,560 mi
Last recorded84,560 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 BAS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,560 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,645 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 81,316 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 79,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,352 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,582 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,434 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,681 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,170 miles

1 Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

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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M88 BAS is a 1997 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 M88 BAS, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M88 BAS?

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What year was M88 BAS registered?

M88 BAS is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is M88 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 BAS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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