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N769 VCF

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN769 VCF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 153,934 miles

offside boot floor/rear arch corroded not prescribed area

Fail 18 Sep 2014 153,934 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside boot floor/rear arch corroded not prescribed area

Pass 11 Sep 2013 152,457 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 152,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 148,541 miles

Oil leak

offside rear inner wheelarch and boot floor corroded

offside rear top shocker mounting corroded (still secure)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 147,326 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 24 Sep 2010 145,767 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber to upper attachment corroded (Body)

n/s/r wheel trim damaged

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 145,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber to upper attachment corroded (Body)

n/s/r wheel trim damaged

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 144,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 144,406 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine light on dash

passenger door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2008 141,688 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to front windscreen outside swept area

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2007 137,267 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 137,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 134,210 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 134,210 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 130,572 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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N769 VCF is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N769 VCF, 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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N769 VCF is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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