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N491 CSF

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,912 mi
Last recorded156,912 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 CSF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 156,912 miles

Exhaust sytem heavily corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 156,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust sytem heavily corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 139,860 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 139,860 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 122,990 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 122,990 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 108,475 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 108,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 97,083 miles

1 x n/s/r side light is not working

O/s/r floor is rusty

Rear brake hose ends are rusty

Sills are covered

Pass 18 Sep 2006 94,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 93,302 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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N491 CSF is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 N491 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N491 CSF registered?

N491 CSF is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 23 October 1995.

Is N491 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 CSF 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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