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N226 OVV

1995 Saab 900 XS

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,557 mi
Last recorded151,557 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 XS132,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 OVV
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 151,557 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 151,557 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 151,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 144,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 121,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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N226 OVV is a 1995 Saab 900 XS in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 132,968 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N226 OVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N226 OVV registered?

N226 OVV is a 1995 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N226 OVV safe to buy?

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