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N447 VNN

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,274 mi
Last recorded160,274 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 VNN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2020 160,274 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure AT FRONT MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OS AND NS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle FOULING WING LINER (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected AT OSF BAULKHEAD (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board FROM MANIFOLD ON ENGINE (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork BAULKHEAD FRACTURED (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STEPPED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair REAR FOOTBRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 159,613 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES VERY POOR

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 159,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel FOOTBRAKE REAR (1.2.1 (a) (i))

BOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES VERY POOR

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 157,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 157,648 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch yo supporting panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 155,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2015 153,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

center exhaust bracket almost rusted off

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 152,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases felxi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Upper Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

center exhaust bracket almost rusted off

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 149,299 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both fuel tank straps are corroded

centre exhaust mount bracket corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 146,268 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

Front power steering pipe heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear engine mount badly worn

both front tyre tread depths low

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Fail 2 Sep 2013 146,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both wiper blades split

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

Front power steering pipe heavily corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear engine mount badly worn

both front tyre tread depths low

oil pressure switch leaking oil

Pass 9 Aug 2012 142,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

SRS malfunction light on

rear brake discs very poor condition

rear engine mount to subframe rubber deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2011 138,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

srs light on

Fail 22 Jul 2011 138,207 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Airbag light on.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake compensator valves corroded.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 129,430 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 129,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 124,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 119,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 110,988 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 110,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 104,085 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 104,017 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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N447 VNN is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N447 VNN, 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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N447 VNN is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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