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M990 DEW

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,686 mi
Last recorded112,686 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM990 DEW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorber bodys corroded

brake servo assist poor

coolant low at dash (level o.k

exhaust leak at back box join

n/s washer jet inop

n/s/f indicator slight white

noise at belt area

o/s registration plate lamp inop

oil leak

rattle inside exhaust cat

Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,686 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorber bodys corroded

brake servo assist poor

coolant low at dash (level o.k

exhaust leak at back box join

n/s washer jet inop

n/s/f indicator slight white

noise at belt area

o/s registration plate lamp inop

oil leak

rattle inside exhaust cat

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,631 miles

Both rear shockers corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak at engine

Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,412 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

major oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 109,125 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

major oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

major oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorated

hose clip broken off fuel filler neck rubber hose

sump corroded and seal leaking

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

various major oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,930 miles

LARGE OIL LEAK

OIL BELOW MIN 1.5 LITRES ADDED

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

SUMP POUROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2013 99,958 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

major oil leak which seems to be coming from rocker cover

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,835 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s wiper blade torn

n/s/f tyre perished

power steering belt cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,344 miles

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

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)

advise rear footbrake performance low

Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,912 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 95,354 miles

advise rear footbrake performance low

Fail 19 Feb 2008 95,353 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

advise rear footbrake performance low

Pass 12 Feb 2007 91,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 87,133 miles

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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M990 DEW is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 111,757 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 M990 DEW, 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 31 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M990 DEW is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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