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N490 AYD

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,999 mi
Last recorded112,999 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 AYD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 112,999 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 112,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,974 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 112,979 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT DOWN PIPE (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,066 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,264 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 91,671 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 88,896 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,286 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,681 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 74,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,081 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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N490 AYD is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N490 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 N490 AYD registered?

N490 AYD is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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