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N179 OYO

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,583 mi
Last recorded152,583 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 OYO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 152,583 miles

shock absorbers soft

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded and leaking at joints

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 149,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded and leaking at front joint

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 146,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front anti-roll bar slightly corroded

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped & corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 146,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front anti-roll bar slightly corroded

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped & corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 140,633 miles

exhaust system leaking slightly from joint

front and rear brake discs slightly worn, n/s/r disc corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

n/s/r tyre tread depth very low (2mm) on inner edge and outer sidewall perished and starting to split

o/s/f seatbase worn

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2010 140,633 miles

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

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

exhaust system leaking slightly from joint

front and rear brake discs slightly worn, n/s/r disc corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

n/s/r tyre tread depth very low (2mm) on inner edge and outer sidewall perished and starting to split

o/s/f seatbase worn

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 132,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 127,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2008 127,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside 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)

front number plate cracked

rear discs rusty

Pass 22 May 2007 123,232 miles

front number plate cracked

fuel filler cap damaged

minor chips to swept areas of windscreen

rear exhaaust box slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 120,737 miles

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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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N179 OYO is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N179 OYO, 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 N179 OYO registered?

N179 OYO is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 25 October 1995.

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