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N346 XNE

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,061 mi
Last recorded120,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 XNE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 120,061 miles

nsr tyre weathering

Fail 17 Jan 2013 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre weathering

Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,322 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2012 117,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 114,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 114,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 110,817 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 110,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2009 106,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 106,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2008 102,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 97,821 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 93,821 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 93,799 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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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N346 XNE is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N346 XNE, 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 N346 XNE registered?

N346 XNE is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N346 XNE safe to buy?

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