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N559 AYD

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,578 mi
Last recorded119,578 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 AYD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 119,578 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall (2.2.C.1c)

o/s and n/s front seat backs do not tilt forward

Fail 7 Nov 2016 119,577 miles

Fuel hose insecure clip broken / lower filler neck area (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall (2.2.C.1c)

o/s and n/s front seat backs do not tilt forward

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,220 miles

Nearside Front SEAT WILL NOT TILT FORWARD

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BULK HEAD (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front SEAT WILL NOT TILT FORWARD

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 113,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

ADVISE TRACKING

Nearside Front SEAT WILL NOT TILT FORWARD

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BULK HEAD (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front SEAT WILL NOT TILT FORWARD

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

unable to inspect repair to prescribed area

Fail 16 Oct 2014 105,923 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,381 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front lower bulkhead area slightly corroded

offside washer poor

Fail 22 Oct 2013 102,378 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front lower bulkhead area slightly corroded

offside washer poor

Fail 4 Sep 2012 99,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 99,623 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 96,146 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2011 96,146 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 91,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside washer poor

Fail 29 Jul 2009 87,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 87,694 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 82,637 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,404 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 73,386 miles

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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N559 AYD is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N559 AYD, 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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N559 AYD is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 11 November 1995.

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