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N440 BFY

1995 Saab 900 S Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,687 mi
Last recorded155,687 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 S Turbo126,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 BFY
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2008 155,687 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall.

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished and worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 152,380 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror broken

Fail 6 Oct 2007 152,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 4 Sep 2006 148,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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N440 BFY is a 1995 Saab 900 S Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 126,398 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 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N440 BFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N440 BFY registered?

N440 BFY is a 1995 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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