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N823 BWB

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

257,762 mi
Last recorded257,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 BWB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 257,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf bottom ball joint dust cover splitting

rear sill /backing joints corroded/flaking

Pass 2 Feb 2018 254,351 miles

oil leak

rear sill/backing joints corroded/flaking

surface corrosion on osf/nsr brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2018 254,351 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nsr tyre on limit

oil leak

osf inner cv gaiter splitting

rear sill/backing joints corroded/flaking

surface corrosion on osf/nsr brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2017 248,519 miles

inner cv gaiters splitting

nsr tyre 2mm

oil leak

rear silencer heavily corroded/leaking

rear sill/backing joints corroded/flaking

surface corrosion on nsr brake pipe

Pass 16 Feb 2016 244,876 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust heavily corroded

surface corrosion on nsr brake pipe

Fail 27 Jan 2016 244,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x 2 (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

osf floor holed

rear exhaust heavily corroded

surface corrosion on nsr brake pipe

Fail 21 Jan 2015 241,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 241,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 236,765 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 236,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 230,874 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 230,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 225,168 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 225,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 218,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 218,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 212,007 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 205,463 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 205,462 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 197,254 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 197,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 188,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 179,904 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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N823 BWB is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N823 BWB, 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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N823 BWB is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 17 August 1995.

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