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DHZ 4221

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,914 mi
Last recorded136,914 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 4221
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,914 miles

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

sligh free play in steering column

Fail 12 Oct 2015 136,911 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o/s 195/60 - n/s 185/65 (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

sligh free play in steering column

Pass 5 Mar 2011 136,804 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 136,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 135,598 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 135,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 7 May 2009 135,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 134,516 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 131,297 miles

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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DHZ 4221 is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DHZ 4221, 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 DHZ 4221 registered?

DHZ 4221 is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is DHZ 4221 safe to buy?

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