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171,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front brake pads getting low,sill covers fitted,front top suspension mountings corroding,
oil leaks
suspension components+brake ferrules corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
long handbrake travel,handbrake effort getting low
oil leaks
suspension components+brake ferrules+floor pans+sills+chassis members corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread,
oil leaks,pas pipes corroded,brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (7.1.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread,
oil leaks,pas pipes corroded,brake ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding
brake discs wearing
drivers seat belt wearing
front number plate poor condition,suspension components corroding
offside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
brake discs wearing
drivers seat belt wearing
front number plate poor condition,suspension components corroding
offside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread
Both rear tyres perished
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/R suspension mounting point corroded
N/S/R tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/F tyre worn inner edge
O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge
O/S/R tyre perished in tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted so not allowing full corrosion inspection
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres perished
Both rear tyres perished
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/R suspension mounting point corroded
N/S/R tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/F tyre worn inner edge
O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge
O/S/R tyre perished in tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted so not allowing full corrosion inspection
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Both front wipers smearing slightly
Coolant leak
Engine management light illuminated
Front flexible exhaust pipe damaged
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/F tyre heavily perished on shoulder
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/S/R tyre losing shape
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine management light illuminated (Soon to be failure)
Front registration plate damaged
N/S mirror damaged but not affecting rear view
N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering leak, (Unable to detect where from)
Power steering pipe corroded and damaged but not leaking
Power steering pump noisy
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine management light illuminated (Soon to be failure)
Front registration plate damaged
N/S mirror damaged but not affecting rear view
N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering leak, (Unable to detect where from)
Power steering pipe corroded and damaged but not leaking
Power steering pump noisy
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine managment light illuminated
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine managment light illuminated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges and worn close to legal limit
check engine light on
drivers seat dosen't recline
engine oil leak
front discs poor condition
o/s/f indicator dis-coloured
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres,treads are worn smooth on inner edges.
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside parking brake sticks on slightly,borderline pass.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Both front tyres,treads are worn smooth on inner edges.
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside parking brake sticks on slightly,borderline pass.
two small chips in n/s part of screen.
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
two small chips in n/s part of screen.
Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air leak from engine vacum pipes. NOT SERVO PIPE.
rear brake hose ferrules corodeing †slight hand brake imbalance
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake hose ferrules corodeing
rear hand brake imbalance
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake pads very low
oil leak
windscreen damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
long handbrake travel,oil leaks
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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N551 SPF is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 N551 SPF, 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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N551 SPF is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 11 October 1995.
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