MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,295 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
corrosion to o/s/f brake back plate
high hand brake travel
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
24% rear brake application,close to limits
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion on rear flexi ferrules
corrosion on suspension components
damage to o/s/f floor section
long parking brake travel
water damage to front number plate
outer sills covered
rear axle corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both no.plates poor
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to inner sills
slight dampness around nsr flexi-hose???
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both no.plates poor
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to inner sills
outer sills covered
rear axle corroded
slight dampness around nsr flexi-hose???
stone chips in windscreen
clutch pedal stiff
corrosion on o/s/r lower door and wheel arch
dampness around gearbox
exhaust front and rear sections corroded
front brake pads 50 - 70% worn
front link rod lower bushes age cracking
front number plate deteriorated
movement in hadbrake pawl mechanism
n/s/f headlight aim on lower limits
o/s/f headlight aim on upper limits
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
slight corrosion on front shock absorbers
stonechips in windscreen
tank straps greased
tints aplied to all sidew and rear windows
unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted
wear and scoring to all brake discs
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
clutch pedal stiff
corrosion on o/s/r lower door and wheel arch
dampness around gearbox
exhaust front and rear sections corroded
front brake pads 50 - 70% worn
front link rod lower bushes age cracking
front number plate deteriorated
movement in hadbrake pawl mechanism
n/s/f headlight aim on lower limits
o/s/f headlight aim on upper limits
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear brake hose ferrules corroded
slight corrosion on front shock absorbers
stonechips in windscreen
tank straps greased
tints aplied to all sidew and rear windows
unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted
wear and scoring to all brake discs
see advisory sheet 973026987171
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake ridged and scored
small stone chips on windscreen
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
sills corroded
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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N178 BRH 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 N178 BRH, 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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N178 BRH is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 29 August 1995.
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