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N437 JGN

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 JGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 86,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,305 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulkhead flexing by steering rack mounts

engine breather hose loose/management light on

exhaust corroding,mounts soft

front wipers split,smearing

genral corrosion rear suspension components

nsf tyre side wall damaged/perishing,osr tyre wearing on inner edge and badly perished

nsr and osr brake hoses collars corroding

oil leaks/fluid on steering rack,power steering feed pipes recommend attention

osf seat belt fraying

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

Fail 2 Mar 2012 82,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bulkhead flexing by steering rack mounts

engine breather hose loose/management light on

exhaust corroding,mounts soft

front wipers split,smearing

genral corrosion rear suspension components

nsf tyre side wall damaged/perishing,osr tyre wearing on inner edge and badly perished

nsr and osr brake hoses collars corroding

oil leaks/fluid on steering rack,power steering feed pipes recommend attention

osf seat belt fraying

plastic trims on outer sills limited view

rear brake discs corroded and pitted/osr badly corroded,rear brake balance poor just acceptable recommend attention

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,766 miles

anti roll bar end link bushes perishing.

both front tyres worn on edges.

engine check light on.

exhaust corroding.

front brake balance poor 24%

front to rear brake discs worn & pitted.

general oil leaks.

n/s/front shock absorber damp.

n/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit & slight wall damage.

o/s/rear tyre perishing & worn on inner edge.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 77,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

anti roll bar end link bushes perishing.

both front tyres worn on edges.

engine check light on.

exhaust corroding.

front to rear brake discs worn & pitted.

general oil leaks.

n/s/front shock absorber damp.

n/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit & slight wall damage.

o/s/rear tyre perishing & worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,205 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fluid on power steering rack

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear brake balance poor

Fail 2 Mar 2010 73,203 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fluid on power steering rack

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear brake balance poor

Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot struts weak

bulkhead flexing by steering rack mounts

genral corrosion rear suspension components

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Fail 16 Feb 2009 66,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot struts weak

bulkhead flexing by steering rack mounts

genral corrosion rear suspension components

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 57,315 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,376 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 54,363 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY ENGINE AND GEARBOX MOUNTINGS REQUIRE CHECKING

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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N437 JGN is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N437 JGN, 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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N437 JGN is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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