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N390 BOL

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

222,273 mi
Last recorded222,273 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 BOL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 222,273 miles

All brakes and suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Door handle broken but still functioning.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 222,273 miles

Fuel hose damaged Fuel tank filler connection hose / vent pipe, split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

All brakes and suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Door handle broken but still functioning.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 222,271 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

all tyres has surface crackes

brake discs has surface crackes

Pass 20 May 2016 222,259 miles

Seepeag from power steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2015 221,557 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 220,411 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 220,411 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 220,393 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 220,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 218,025 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded on the inner side

slight seepage from steering rack

Fail 17 May 2013 218,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake discs slightly corroded on the inner side

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 23 May 2012 101,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 97,285 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 97,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 93,711 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 93,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 91,952 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 90,011 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 87,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 85,132 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 85,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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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N390 BOL is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N390 BOL, 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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N390 BOL is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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