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N61 AKJ

1995 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,906 mi
Last recorded125,906 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN61 AKJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 125,906 miles

Brake performance not tested front tyres showing cords (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust to smokey (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box rubbers perished and broken no longer holding exhaust in place (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 119,978 miles

battery loose.

both front tyres perished and worn low.

both rear tyres starting to perish.

driver seat belt release switch broken (function not impaired)

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,433 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 118,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,529 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 117,504 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,791 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.A.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 115,791 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 114,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 113,467 miles

o/s/f check strap excessive corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 113,467 miles

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

o/s/f check strap excessive corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,109 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 108,076 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 108,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 105,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,579 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,310 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 May 2007 79,514 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill / door shut very slight corrosion

nearside rear chassie rail prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre lightly perished

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

slight play in adjustable steering colomn

Pass 4 May 2006 75,294 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 75,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to the n/s/r

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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N61 AKJ is a 1995 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N61 AKJ, 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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N61 AKJ is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 22 November 1995.

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