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N407 BHL

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,966 mi
Last recorded170,966 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 BHL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 170,966 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 14 Apr 2021 167,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Pass 15 May 2020 164,833 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose shows signs of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake just made effort and lever comes up nearly to end of its travel.

Pass 22 May 2019 161,658 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1/2 bulbs inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S washer jet 1/2 inop

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight play in steering wheel mount

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 1/4 bulbs inop (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 161,658 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner arch/ sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1/2 bulbs inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H beam mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S washer jet 1/2 inop

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight play in steering wheel mount

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 1/4 bulbs inop (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 161,633 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer inop

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering coloum/steering wheel

Fail 7 May 2019 161,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer inop

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering coloum/steering wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2018 159,478 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Fail 20 Apr 2018 159,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,124 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 149,983 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 146,124 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake dice rusty, still ok

Pass 18 Apr 2013 141,822 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 141,822 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 138,373 miles

SRS warning light on

n/s/r park brake cable corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner treads

Fail 3 Apr 2012 138,373 miles

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

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

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

SRS warning light on

all brake disc rusty

n/s/r park brake cable corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on inner treads

o/s/r fuel filler pipe hose clamp broken

Pass 31 May 2011 135,270 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 133,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 129,880 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 126,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 123,153 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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N407 BHL is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N407 BHL, 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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N407 BHL is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 21 October 1995.

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