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N497 JMW

1995 Saab 900 XS

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,128 mi
Last recorded166,128 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 XS132,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 JMW
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 166,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 162,400 miles

slight roughness on offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 29 May 2007 159,508 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 159,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brakehose ferrule corroding.

rear heatshield insecure.

Pass 24 May 2006 155,733 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 155,733 miles

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

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

corrosion forming to nearside and offside rear shock absorber top mount areas

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear shock absorber damp

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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N497 JMW is a 1995 Saab 900 XS in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 132,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N497 JMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N497 JMW registered?

N497 JMW is a 1995 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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