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N59 HDE

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

148,443 mi
Last recorded148,443 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 HDE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 148,443 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle slightly corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 141,165 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre wearing un-even on inside edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake pipes getting rusty

Slight end float on steering column

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 141,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear tyre wearing un-even on inside edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear brake pipes getting rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 134,058 miles

chip in screen

handbrake cable sticking n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f c v boot perished

o/s/r top shock mount getting rusty

rear spring mounts getting rusty

top coluum bush slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2010 134,058 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

chip in screen

handbrake cable sticking n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f c v boot perished

o/s/r top shock mount getting rusty

rear spring mounts getting rusty

top coluum bush slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2009 127,035 miles

Offside front c.v boot perished

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 127,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear exhaust getting rusty

Offside front c.v boot perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 119,799 miles

both c v boots perished

both front bottom arms rear bushes perished

chip in screen

rear exhaust very rusty

slight play in rack

Fail 10 Mar 2008 119,799 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both c v boots perished

both front bottom arms rear bushes perished

chip in screen

rear exhaust very rusty

slight play in rack

Pass 29 Mar 2007 112,387 miles

front shocks getting weak

rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2007 112,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front shocks getting rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2006 104,528 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 104,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N59 HDE is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N59 HDE, 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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N59 HDE is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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