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N801 RFJ

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,655 mi
Last recorded50,655 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN801 RFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,655 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,982 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 48,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,368 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing on inner and outer walls!

Fail 29 Aug 2012 47,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear tyre perishing on inner and outer walls!

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,697 miles

advise both rear tyres change due to walls and tread perishing bad

advise hand brake requires adjusting slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2011 45,596 miles

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

advise both rear tyres change due to walls and tread perishing bad

advise hand brake requires adjusting slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,999 miles

rear wiper blade split,n/s rear brakes squealing??.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,360 miles

both rear tyures starting to perish, o/s/f indicator starting to show white

crank shaft pully dampener weak and fan belt badly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls and tread breaking away!!

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 33,295 miles

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

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

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

damage to front bumper, rear tyres starting to perish, o/s/f tyre slight damage to wall

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,860 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front o/s bumper corner damaged.

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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N801 RFJ is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N801 RFJ, 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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What year was N801 RFJ registered?

N801 RFJ is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is N801 RFJ safe to buy?

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