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N551 BMF

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,660 mi
Last recorded145,660 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 BMF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 145,660 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 144,578 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 144,578 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2008 133,801 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 133,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 125,345 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 118,532 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 118,532 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2005 113,519 miles

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

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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N551 BMF is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N551 BMF, 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 N551 BMF registered?

N551 BMF is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N551 BMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 BMF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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