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M786 POV

1995 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,883 mi
Last recorded131,883 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000149,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 POV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 131,883 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

rusty underside

Pass 26 Jun 2025 130,226 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rusty underside

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 128,392 miles

slight rusty underside

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 125,286 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 123,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,653 miles

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 inner arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,200 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,916 miles

rear discs corroded

some movement in steering column top bush

surface corrosion to brake pipes

towbar electrics secured to exhaust bracked

Fail 12 Jul 2013 95,916 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

some movement in steering column top bush

surface corrosion to brake pipes

towbar electrics secured to exhaust bracked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,505 miles

condensation to o/s headlamp unit

movement in rear anti-roll bar bushes

n/s/r tyre low

rear discs corroded

some runout from front brakes

surface corrosion to brake pipes

top engine stabilizer bush split

tow bar loom secured to exhaust mount bracket

Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,198 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,668 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 70,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 70,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,480 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 60,480 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,215 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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M786 POV is a 1995 Saab 9000 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M786 POV, 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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M786 POV is a 1995 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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