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N842 BYC

1995 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,451 mi
Last recorded161,451 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 BYC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 161,451 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 155,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 148,732 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust system

Fail 21 Oct 2008 148,732 miles

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

Corrosion on rear exhaust system

Pass 4 Oct 2007 140,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 140,397 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 131,694 miles

Hand brake will require adjustment shortly

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

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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N842 BYC is a 1995 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N842 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 N842 BYC registered?

N842 BYC is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N842 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N842 BYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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