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N170 UUK

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 UUK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 115,498 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 115,498 miles

n/s front power steering pipe has heavy corrosion & swelling but not leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2011 115,498 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front power steering pipe has heavy corrosion & swelling but not leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2010 115,008 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 115,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

power steering oil dripping onto exhaust front pipe from the steering rack very dangerous risk of a fire

Pass 16 Apr 2009 110,924 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 110,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Lower Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2008 107,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 107,458 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 101,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 101,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 95,637 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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N170 UUK is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N170 UUK, 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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N170 UUK is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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