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N833 BWB

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,882 mi
Last recorded118,882 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 BWB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,882 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

offside front tyre worn inside edge and wall poor condition

one nearside rear sidelamp mot working

slight fluctuation front brake readings

Fail 11 Jun 2013 118,781 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

offside front tyre worn inside edge and wall poor condition

one nearside rear sidelamp mot working

slight fluctuation front brake readings

Pass 25 May 2012 115,761 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Fail 24 May 2012 115,756 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,358 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 111,233 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside + offside rear tyres wearing inside edge

nearside front tyre poor condition

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

offside front tyre appoaching wearbars

oil leak

power steering pipe damp

slight play steering column top

Pass 11 Jun 2010 104,209 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside front tyre worn on edges and on wear bars

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

nearside rear tyre wall slight damage

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge and wall slight damage

Fail 7 Jun 2010 104,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

nearside front tyre worn on edges and on wear bars

nearside rear tyre wall slight damage

Pass 3 Jun 2009 98,326 miles

nearside front tyre wall poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2009 98,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wall poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2008 94,313 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge going bald

Pass 31 May 2007 88,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,248 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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N833 BWB is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N833 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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N833 BWB is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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