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N840 BYC

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,004 mi
Last recorded173,004 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 BYC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 173,004 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

inner faces of both rear brake discs pitting

offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 13 Oct 2010 169,591 miles

both rear brake discs pitting

both wiper blades cracking at ends

Fail 12 Oct 2010 169,591 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitting

both wiper blades cracking at ends

Pass 29 Sep 2009 160,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 160,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 152,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 143,979 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 135,614 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 127,459 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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N840 BYC is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N840 BYC, 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 N840 BYC registered?

N840 BYC is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 23 September 1995.

Is N840 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N840 BYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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