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N51 FDH

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,636 mi
Last recorded120,636 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 FDH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,636 miles

Exhaust Rear/Center corroded

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

Nearside & Offside front shock absorbers top mounts noisy

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 120,516 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Rear/Center corroded

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

Nearside & Offside front shock absorbers top mounts noisy

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 117,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Offside front shock absorbers top mounts noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 117,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front shock absorbers top mounts noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,875 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside & Offside front shock absorbers top mounts noisy.

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,659 miles

Advise nearside/offside front shock absorber top mounts noisy.

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Park Brake Efficiency 20%

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 114,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lens damaged and showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise both front shock absorber top mounts noisy.

Advise both rear coil springs corroded.

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 108,944 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 108,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,661 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,660 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,061 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 100,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,843 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 86,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,471 miles

advise near side rear tyre on legal limits

advise off side rear tyre nearing legal limits

Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,036 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,860 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 66,852 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N51 FDH is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 N51 FDH, 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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N51 FDH is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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