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N486 FLN

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,203 mi
Last recorded86,203 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 FLN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,203 miles

1 x exhaust centre mounting perished and 1 missing

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

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

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2012 82,051 miles

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

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

gearbox rear mounting nuts missing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,051 miles

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

gearbox rear mounting nuts missing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 77,225 miles

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2010 72,896 miles

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

Steering rack mounting area on bulkhead flexing slightly.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 72,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

N/s/f tyre perished.

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure.

Steering rack mounting area on bulkhead flexing slightly.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,133 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 70,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 63,821 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 63,821 miles

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

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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N486 FLN is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N486 FLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N486 FLN registered?

N486 FLN is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N486 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N486 FLN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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