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M97 BLR

1994 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,701 mi
Last recorded137,701 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 BLR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2015 137,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead behind brake servo (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 133,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 128,915 miles

N/S mirror glass taped into housing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 128,911 miles

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

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

N/S mirror glass taped into housing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 128,765 miles

N/S mirror taped up

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 128,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S mirror taped up

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 120,286 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 107,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 107,322 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 95,846 miles

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

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 75,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 68,847 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2005 68,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M97 BLR is a 1994 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M97 BLR, 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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M97 BLR is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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