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M389 PRM

1994 Saab 900 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,076 mi
Last recorded120,076 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 S Turbo119,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 PRM
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 120,076 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 120,076 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2007 113,245 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 113,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 108,793 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 108,796 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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M389 PRM is a 1994 Saab 900 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 119,218 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M389 PRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M389 PRM registered?

M389 PRM is a 1994 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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