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M897 LYT

1994 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,440 mi
Last recorded195,440 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Saab 9000150,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 LYT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 195,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s n/s rear back pannel corodded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 178,607 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 178,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 178,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired offside brake caliper fitted to nearside (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 170,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 160,982 miles

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

o/s/f slight play in rack

Fail 12 Mar 2013 160,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f slight play in rack

Pass 2 Aug 2011 145,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 137,408 miles

engine oil cooler pipes badly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 137,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

engine oil cooler pipes badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 129,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 125,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 125,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 114,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 111,237 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 111,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

off side front headlight working but has a poor patern

Pass 23 May 2005 104,606 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 104,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both headlight patterns poor

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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M897 LYT is a 1994 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 150,008 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 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M897 LYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M897 LYT registered?

M897 LYT is a 1994 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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