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N842 OCD

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,010 mi
Last recorded219,010 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 OCD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 219,010 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 217,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 194,506 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT WING

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

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OFFSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

PETROL CAP SEAL PERISHING

Fail 3 Aug 2010 194,506 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT WING

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OFFSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

PETROL CAP SEAL PERISHING

Pass 28 Jul 2009 179,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 164,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 162,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 153,608 miles

N/s/front brake slightly low 24%

Fail 16 Aug 2006 153,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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 OCD is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc 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 N842 OCD, 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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N842 OCD is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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