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N454 WBL

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,281 mi
Last recorded105,281 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN454 WBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2012 105,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rust

front to rear brake pipes rust

nearside handbrake cable rust

offside rear tyre uneven inner tread

rear brake valves rust

Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust rust

front to rear brake pipes rust

nearside handbrake cable rust

offside rear tyre uneven inner tread

rear brake valves rust

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,100 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes rust

offside rear tyre uneven inner tread

rear brake valves rust

rear number plate incorrect type

Fail 16 Sep 2011 98,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes rust

offside rear tyre uneven inner tread

rear brake valves rust

rear number plate incorrect type

Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,387 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

front to rear metal brake pipes surface rust

offside front suspension arm bush worn

rear number plate incorrect type

Fail 15 Sep 2010 92,387 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

front to rear metal brake pipes surface rust

offside front suspension arm bush worn

rear number plate incorrect type

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,441 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front to rear metal brake pipe surface rust

rear brake valve rust

rear number plate not correct type

Fail 26 Aug 2009 84,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front to rear metal brake pipe surface rust

rear brake valve rust

rear number plate not correct type

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,877 miles

clutch heavy

front number plate damage

handbrake cable poor

rear brake pipes surface rust

slight play steering

Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 70,112 miles

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

METAL PARTS OF REAR BRAKE FLEXY HOSES RUSTED,

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,241 miles

front bushes perished

n/s/r metal brake pipe surface rust

rear discs poor

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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N454 WBL is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N454 WBL, 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 N454 WBL registered?

N454 WBL is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 19 October 1995.

Is N454 WBL safe to buy?

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