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N520 RPR

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,220 mi
Last recorded134,220 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 RPR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 134,220 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 129,380 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 129,380 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 125,731 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 125,731 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 118,533 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)

o/s/r jacking point has hole and slight corrision but not with in a prescribed area

Pass 3 Jul 2006 112,829 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 112,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N520 RPR is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N520 RPR, 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 N520 RPR registered?

N520 RPR is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N520 RPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 RPR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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