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A5 EVD

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,176 mi
Last recorded121,176 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 EVD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,176 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 121,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 117,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust low

Fail 27 Jun 2013 117,532 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust low

Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,360 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 May 2012 109,343 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 May 2011 95,805 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 95,805 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 92,209 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 92,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,983 miles

chip in windscreen on rdge of zone A

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

hole in offside headlight lens

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

outer hand brake cable in poor condition

power steering pump damp

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 18 Apr 2008 90,983 miles

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

chip in windscreen on rdge of zone A

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

hole in offside headlight lens

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

outer hand brake cable in poor condition

power steering pump damp

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 18 Apr 2007 89,467 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

light switch loose

Pass 12 Apr 2006 86,342 miles

damage to windscreen outside zone A

engine oil leak

power steering pump damp

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2006 86,342 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside headlight glass chipped

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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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A5 EVD is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 A5 EVD, 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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What year was A5 EVD registered?

A5 EVD is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is A5 EVD safe to buy?

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