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M746 NJB

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,533 mi
Last recorded185,533 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM746 NJB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 185,533 miles

NO PASSENGERS SUNVISOR FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING CORRODED

POWER STEERING HOSE FRONT OFFSIDE DAMP

POWER STEERING HOSES AT REAR OF ENGINE BAY TO BOTTLE CRACKING

SLIGHTLY RUSTY ABOVE NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING

Fail 16 Sep 2009 185,526 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

NO PASSENGERS SUNVISOR FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING CORRODED

POWER STEERING HOSE FRONT OFFSIDE DAMP

POWER STEERING HOSES AT REAR OF ENGINE BAY TO BOTTLE CRACKING

SLIGHTLY RUSTY ABOVE NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING

Pass 10 Sep 2008 181,121 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 181,060 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 176,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake small binding

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferules coroded.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 176,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 165,609 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 165,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M746 NJB is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M746 NJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M746 NJB registered?

M746 NJB is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M746 NJB safe to buy?

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