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M235 DLM

1995 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

144,950 mi
Last recorded144,950 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000149,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 DLM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 144,950 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 144,950 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 144,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 144,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 143,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 142,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 142,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 142,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 142,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 141,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 141,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Both Inner Rear Bumper skin has excessive corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 139,646 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 139,646 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 138,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 138,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 136,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 136,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2010 133,967 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2010 133,967 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2009 131,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 131,318 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 128,188 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 128,188 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 May 2007 125,385 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 125,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 118,887 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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M235 DLM is a 1995 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 149,530 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 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M235 DLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M235 DLM is a 1995 Saab 9000, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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