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M973 RTV

1994 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,890 mi
Last recorded139,890 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 RTV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 139,890 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose damaged filler neck holed, rubbing on wheel (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap damaged but still sealing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs coroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2018 139,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (seat mounting) (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose excessively chafed filler pipe holed / o/s/r wheel rubbing on hose (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak/s

various welding repairs carried out to underside

Pass 18 Mar 2017 135,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 134,910 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 132,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 132,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 131,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 130,055 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 130,049 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 127,345 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 127,340 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 124,339 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 124,333 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 119,539 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / BECOMING BALD / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..195 / 60 / 15 V

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 12 Sep 2009 119,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / BECOMING BALD / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P..195 / 60 / 15 V

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)

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 10 Sep 2008 114,289 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 114,383 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,468 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight rusting on brake pipes

slight wear on brake discs

Fail 11 Sep 2007 109,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight rusting on brake pipes

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2006 103,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight cracking at both wiper blades

Pass 10 Sep 2005 99,964 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight rusting on brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2005 99,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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M973 RTV is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M973 RTV, 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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M973 RTV is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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