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N423 OAY

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,085 mi
Last recorded198,085 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 OAY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 198,085 miles

Coolant reservoir cap missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front upper top strut mount bearing noisey

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 198,085 miles

Coolant reservoir cap missing

Nearside front upper top strut mount bearing noisey

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 185,428 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 185,110 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NS door mirror glass is broken

OSR tyre is close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2011 174,506 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 174,506 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 162,268 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 150,821 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 142,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 134,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 119,799 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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N423 OAY is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N423 OAY, 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 N423 OAY registered?

N423 OAY is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N423 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N423 OAY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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