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N118 OJV

1995 Saab 900 S

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,768 mi
Last recorded127,768 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 S121,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 OJV
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 127,768 miles

chip in windscreen zone a

corrosion round rear shock absorber top mounts

exhaust system slightly blowing from joints

gear knob loose recommend repair

osf wheel rim inner edge damaged

sill covers fitted to vehicle at test

slight corrosion on brake p[ipes not all pipes visible at test

Fail 28 Feb 2009 127,765 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chip in windscreen zone a

corrosion round rear shock absorber top mounts

exhaust system slightly blowing from joints

gear knob loose recommend repair

osf wheel rim inner edge damaged

sill covers fitted to vehicle at test

slight corrosion on brake p[ipes not all pipes visible at test

Fail 3 Jan 2009 127,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2007 121,168 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 121,161 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 117,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 110,742 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N118 OJV is a 1995 Saab 900 S in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 121,161 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N118 OJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N118 OJV registered?

N118 OJV is a 1995 Saab 900 S, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N118 OJV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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