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Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both Fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion Around Driveshaft Tunnels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Of Wheel Arch/Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Most Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both Rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Of Wheel Arch/Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Cap Seal Perished
Nearside Front Corroded Around Jacking Point Not Within Prescribed Area
Nearside Front Corroded In Inner Wheel Arch Area Not Within Prescribed Area
Nearside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Wheel Arches And Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Cap Seal Perished
Nearside Front Corroded Around Jacking Point Not Within Prescribed Area
Nearside Front Corroded In Inner Wheel Arch Area Not Within Prescribed Area
Nearside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Wheel Arches And Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower door skin rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower door skin rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various signs of corrosion to underside and N/S/F floor and inner sill holed but outside prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various signs of corrosion to underside and N/S/F floor and inner sill holed but outside prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch + floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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 x2 + rear floor (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
oil leak
/h/f tyre tread on wear limits and r/h/f tyre tread low
rear light units deteriorated on both sides white light almost showing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
/h/f tyre tread on wear limits and r/h/f tyre tread low
rear light units deteriorated on both sides white light almost showing
Front wings corroded
Nearside Front tyre worn low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
doors corroded
oil leaks
parking brake only just met performance requirements of 16%
sills corroded in places but not yet considered excessive or in any prescribed area
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front wings corroded
Nearside Front tyre worn low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
doors corroded
oil leaks
parking brake only just met performance requirements of 16%
sills corroded in places but not yet considered excessive or in any prescribed area
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to n/s floor pan(holed)just outside of prescribed areas
major engine oil leak
nearside and offside doors lower edges corroded
offside front wing lower edge corroded
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside and offside doors lower edges corroded
offside front wing lower edge corroded
bad oil leak from engine/oil covering steering rack.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
bad oil leak from engine/oil covering steering rack.
Front doors corroded.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear suspension link arms rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front doors corroded.
Nearside front indicator lens not fully secure.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear suspension link arms rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.
rear exhaust hanger perrished
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust hanger perrished
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
drivers door excessivly corroded but outside of prescribed area
nearside rear outer wheel arch excessivly corroded but outside prescribed area
passenger door excessivly corroded but outside of prescribed area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
drivers door excessivly corroded but outside of prescribed area
nearside rear outer wheel arch excessivly corroded but outside prescribed area
passenger door excessivly corroded but outside of prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch hose very badly bulged
engine oil leak
nearside rear wheel arch corroded, but has plastic trim covering projections
heavy corrosion in n/s sill near front passenger seat mounting area, but seat belts not fixed to seat
nearside rear shock absorber upper retaining washer heavily corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to centre of windscreen
excessive corrosion to n/s front outer sill pan el
n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged
o/s front seat mountings loose
parking brake pulling up high
rear exhaust rubber mounting loose
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage to centre of windscreen
excessive corrosion to n/s front outer sill pan el
n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged
o/s front seat mountings loose
parking brake pulling up high
rear exhaust rubber mounting loose
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch
drivers seat loose
n/s front outer sill panel excessively corroded outside prescribed area
parking brake pulling up high
rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorating
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch
drivers seat loose
n/s front outer sill panel excessively corroded outside prescribed area
parking brake pulling up high
rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorating
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to centre of windscreen
drivers seat belt webbing starting to separate
excessive corrosion to n/s front outer sill panel outside prescribed area
n/s front tyre worn on outer edge
n/s front wheel outer rim damaged
play in front bush of n/s rear stabilizer bar
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both wiper blades split
excessive corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch behind trim
handbrake pulling up high
n/s front tyre tread worn on outer edge
n/s outer sill panel is excessively corroded but outside of prescribed area
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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C295 HGN is a 1985 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.8%.
Across all 1985 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,601 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 C295 HGN, 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 41 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C295 HGN is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 23 October 1985.
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