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J101 KBY

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,095 mi
Last recorded110,095 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 KBY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 107,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 106,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 106,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 104,817 miles

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded and sligh leak

oil leaks

Fail 4 Jun 2009 104,814 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded and sligh leak

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2008 98,646 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 25 May 2007 88,827 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,639 miles

N/S/F CV boot perished and has a slight leak of grease.

Pass 2 May 2006 79,602 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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J101 KBY is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J101 KBY, 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 J101 KBY registered?

J101 KBY is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is J101 KBY safe to buy?

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