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N488 CSF

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 CSF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 121,339 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 116,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 114,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 113,084 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 112,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 107,567 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak at power steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 107,567 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak at power steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 104,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 101,463 miles

Exhaust system corroded at rear

Rear axle corroded

brake ferrules on rear hoses corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 101,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded at rear

Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

brake ferrules on rear hoses corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,547 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

off side rear tyre cracked on inner side wall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,364 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,859 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 97,859 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,088 miles

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

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 95,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,547 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 91,687 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 87,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 79,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 76,778 miles

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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N488 CSF is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N488 CSF, 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 N488 CSF registered?

N488 CSF is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is N488 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 CSF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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