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M995 PHG

1994 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

134,835 mi
Last recorded134,835 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Saab 900117,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM995 PHG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2011 134,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

centre/rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

fuel filter corroded

nearside hand brake outer casing deterated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 14 Apr 2010 132,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid very dark

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside parking brake cable slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2010 132,605 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid very dark

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside parking brake cable slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 130,492 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear brakes low performance

service brake only just met min requirment

Fail 20 Apr 2009 130,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres punctured

exhaust heat sheild loose

rear brakes low performance

service brake only just met min requirment

Pass 28 Apr 2008 127,704 miles

engine mounting faulty.

heat shield insecure,

Fail 24 Apr 2008 127,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine mounting faulty.

heat shield insecure,

Pass 3 May 2007 123,449 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 123,441 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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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M995 PHG is a 1994 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M995 PHG, 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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M995 PHG is a 1994 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M995 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M995 PHG shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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