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N830 DNK

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,952 mi
Last recorded112,952 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 DNK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 112,952 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,092 miles

see last advice sheet test no.684521560063

Fail 2 Mar 2010 102,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

21% rear brake application

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking on front lower arm bushes

condensation in n/s headlamp

corrosion around parking brake bracket

corrosion on front floor sections and rear inner sills

corrosion on rear brake valves onto brake flexi`s

free travel on parking brake

front brake discs lipped

some corrosion on front inner wheel arch sections

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2009 97,887 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear brake ferrels corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

n/s headlight condensated

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner egdes

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2009 97,787 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear brake ferrels corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

n/s headlight condensated

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner egdes

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,992 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 87,960 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 85,508 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake cable sticks

Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,508 miles

n/s handbrake cable sticks

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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N830 DNK is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N830 DNK, 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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N830 DNK is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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