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JIW 7616

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,011 mi
Last recorded135,011 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 7616
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 135,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to sidewall

Offside hand brake low brake efort

Fail 7 Dec 2015 135,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front cracking on sidewall

Offside hand brake low brake efort

Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,180 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2014 134,175 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Aug 2014 134,159 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 30 Apr 2012 132,933 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 132,933 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 131,166 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre very perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 130,260 miles

nearside front wheel has slight buckle to inner rim

offside rear brake pipe slightly rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2008 124,140 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

unable to inspect underside of sills/covered by shields

Fail 22 Sep 2008 124,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

nearside rear brake hose and pipe ferrules corroded

offside rear brake hose and pipe ferrules corroded

power steering pipes wet with oil

unable to inspect underside of sills/covered by shields

Pass 12 Oct 2007 117,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 110,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 103,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 103,423 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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JIW 7616 is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JIW 7616, 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 JIW 7616 registered?

JIW 7616 is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1995.

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