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N299 VNT

1995 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,399 mi
Last recorded118,399 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 VNT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 118,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's rusty on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2010 118,399 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's rusty on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 102,813 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

srs light constantly on

Pass 11 Jun 2008 95,682 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 95,675 miles

Centre Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 92,761 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 92,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 84,282 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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N299 VNT is a 1995 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N299 VNT, 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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N299 VNT is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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