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N438 GOT

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,159 mi
Last recorded116,159 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 GOT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 116,159 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 18 Dec 2009 116,149 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 23 Oct 2008 110,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 105,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 100,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 98,392 miles

advise n/s/r flex pipe clip not right one but o,k

advise o/s/r flex brake pipe also pipe two wheel cylinder o/s/r

Fail 16 Feb 2006 98,392 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N438 GOT is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N438 GOT, 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 N438 GOT registered?

N438 GOT is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N438 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N438 GOT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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