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M905 XEW

1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,640 mi
Last recorded175,640 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo135,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM905 XEW
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 175,640 miles

cant assess bulkhead/servo mounting area due to cruise control unit blocking view

heavy atf leak present - cant tell location due to wide spread of oil

Fail 27 Mar 2008 175,640 miles

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

cant assess bulkhead/servo mounting area due to cruise control unit blocking view

heavy atf leak present - cant tell location due to wide spread of oil

Pass 10 Mar 2007 170,505 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 170,502 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 165,355 miles

both front wiper blades torn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

floor started to crack around hand brake cable

lower braking effort offside rear

nearside rear hand brake, "outer cable corrode"

rear exhaust clamp corroded

road wheel nuts not checked trims fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2006 165,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front wiper blades torn

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

floor started to crack around hand brake cable

lower braking effort offside rear

nearside rear hand brake, "outer cable" corroded

road wheel nuts not ckecked trims fitted

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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M905 XEW is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 135,629 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M905 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M905 XEW registered?

M905 XEW is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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