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N449 HCW

1995 Saab 900 XS

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,961 mi
Last recorded145,961 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 XS132,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 HCW
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 145,961 miles

Oil leak

corrosion all over underbody

engine keeps stalling

front wiper blades soft

knock herd from front susp on bounce test

o/s/r shocker has been sweating for a long time

steering rack sweating

trailing arm bushes have worn and gone soft

Fail 9 Apr 2008 141,398 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust frontpipe rubbing on front subframe and centre heatshield adrift

fuel filler pipe clip rusted away/pipe not secure

fuel tank straps very rusty

handbrake cables starting to deteriorate

handbrake lever travel quite long

PAS pipes from pump across front of car very badly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 131,336 miles

air bag light fails to light wheh igntion is switched on suspect fault in system

Fail 20 Aug 2007 131,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

air bag light fail to light when igntion is switch on suspect fault in system

Pass 11 Jan 2007 127,552 miles

advisory notice the same as 811334307057 on 4/1/2007

Fail 4 Jan 2007 127,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak

battery warning light on and fan belt missing

both outer sills have covers

n/s/r shock-absorber dust cover corroded and loose

rear exhaust heat slield damaged and loose

srs light on dash

Pass 30 Jan 2006 120,707 miles

rear brake hose ferules corroding,osr shock weaping,rear exhaust poor condition, pin hole in front pipe,some movement in track control arm bushes,osr tyre worn to limits, poor connection nsf sidelamp

Fail 30 Jan 2006 120,707 miles

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

rear brake hose ferules corroding,osr shock weaping,rear exhaust poor condition, pin hole in front pipe,some movement in track control arm bushes,osr tyre worn to limits, poor connection nsf sidelamp

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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N449 HCW is a 1995 Saab 900 XS in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 132,968 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N449 HCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N449 HCW is a 1995 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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