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N685 FLC

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,989 mi
Last recorded110,989 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 FLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 110,989 miles

1 x offside rear side lamp bulb not working of 2

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 110,956 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1 x offside rear side lamp bulb not working of 2

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 101,995 miles

offside front floor rusted

chassis front 'x' member rusted

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both nearside tyres perished

offside front mirror glass slightly loose

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 1 May 2014 97,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 97,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,419 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 84,388 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,731 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 78,276 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 78,276 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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N685 FLC is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N685 FLC, 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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N685 FLC is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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