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N443 BFY

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,946 mi
Last recorded141,946 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 BFY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 141,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 132,409 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 132,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 123,121 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 123,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 114,512 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 May 2007 114,512 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 111,267 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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N443 BFY is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N443 BFY, 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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N443 BFY is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N443 BFY safe to buy?

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