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N247 NRG

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,414 mi
Last recorded93,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 NRG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 93,414 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,432 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both-front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly corroded

front nearside fog light not working

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Jun 2018 92,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both-front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly corroded

front nearside fog light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,635 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 91,365 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,376 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 89,376 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,625 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

fuel filter heavily corroded

minor crack in o/s/r coil spring

steering/suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 80,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system heavily corroded

fuel filter heavily corroded

minor crack in o/s/r coil spring

steering/suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system badly corroded

o/s/f coil spring tail missing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 74,795 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,687 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,703 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,703 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,471 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,566 miles

SLIGHT VERTICAL MOVMENT IN STEARING WHEEL

Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,973 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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N247 NRG is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N247 NRG, 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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N247 NRG is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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