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N253 VSO

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,664 mi
Last recorded111,664 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 VSO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,664 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 111,664 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S & O/S (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 104,183 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 104,183 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,523 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 97,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,668 miles

slight brake bind

Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,023 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,226 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 91,225 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 89,874 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 89,874 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,196 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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N253 VSO is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N253 VSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N253 VSO registered?

N253 VSO is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N253 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 VSO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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