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N509 TFJ

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 TFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,255 miles

Exhaust leaking at the joints

Lift in the steering column joint

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Track rod ends and suspension ball joint gaiters split/perished

Fail 14 Aug 2018 66,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust leaking at the joints

Lift in the steering column joint

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod ends and suspension ball joint gaiters split/perished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,680 miles

Engine management light on

N/s/r door child lock in operation

Slight lift in the adjustable steering column joint

Steering rack slightly damp with oil

Track rod ends and lower suspension ball joint gaiters perished/split, not leaking grease

Various light scratches and small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,867 miles

Engine management light on

Gaiters perished on the track rod ends and both lower.

N/s/r child door lock in operation

Slight lift in the steering column adjuster

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

Fail 18 Aug 2016 61,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine management light on

Gaiters perished on the track rod ends and both lower.

N/s/r child door lock in operation

Slight lift in the steering column adjuster

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in the steering column adjustment mechansim

various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,441 miles

gearbox slightly damp with oil.

n/s lower ball joint gaiter spliting.

o/s handbrake cable showing signs of wear.

steering rack slightly damp with oil.

various light body and bumper damage.

various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,335 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm. (Rear tyre tread slightly out of shape).

small hole in the rear silencer.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,613 miles

all tyres worn to 4 mm.

front bumper damaged.

various small stonr chips and light scratches in the windscreen.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,613 miles

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

all tyres worn to 4 mm.

front bumper damaged.

various small stonr chips and light scratches in the windscreen.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f of the bumper scuffed.

various light scratches in the windscreen.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,161 miles

o/s/f of the bumper scuffed.

various light scratches in the windscreen.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,748 miles

front bumper damaged.

both front electric windows not working.

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,748 miles

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

both front electric windows not working.

front bumper damaged.

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,853 miles

handbrake cable slightly deteriorated.

o/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured.

various light scratches & small stone chips in windscreen.

wiper blades worn.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,184 miles

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

o/s headlight aim low but within tolerances.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,184 miles

o/s headlight aim low but within tolerances.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,561 miles

all metal brake pipes have very light corrosion.

both registration plates faded but still visible.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,068 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

rear number plate slightly discoloured.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 41,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front tyres worn on outer edges.

rear number plate slightly discoloured.

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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N509 TFJ is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N509 TFJ, 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 N509 TFJ registered?

N509 TFJ is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 14 November 1995.

Is N509 TFJ safe to buy?

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