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N523 KMW

1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,015 mi
Last recorded162,015 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo130,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 KMW
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 162,015 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 161,888 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 143,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/f abs sensor secured in its housing with a cable tie

Fail 14 Dec 2007 143,363 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/f abs sensor secured in its housing with a cable tie

Pass 16 Dec 2006 138,722 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 138,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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N523 KMW is a 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 130,022 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N523 KMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N523 KMW registered?

N523 KMW is a 1995 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is N523 KMW safe to buy?

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