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N850 USS

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,829 mi
Last recorded76,829 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 USS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 76,829 miles

Central Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,693 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 73,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,635 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 64,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,727 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 62,727 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 57,195 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,625 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 53,105 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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N850 USS is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N850 USS, 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 N850 USS registered?

N850 USS is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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