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N481 AYD

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,784 mi
Last recorded79,784 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 AYD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,784 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 79,599 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 74,462 miles

fuel tank straps rusty

rust under body

Fail 17 May 2012 74,444 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusty

rust under body

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,758 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusty

some under body rust

Fail 25 May 2011 72,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

some under body rust

Pass 21 May 2010 70,636 miles

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

rust under body

Fail 12 May 2010 70,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rust under body

Fail 28 May 2009 68,045 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 68,045 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 64,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,957 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,980 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,041 miles

Dust cover dropped over shock, nsr. advise only

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N481 AYD is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N481 AYD, 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 N481 AYD registered?

N481 AYD is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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