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N857 WVN

1995 Saab 900 XS Auto

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,677 mi
Last recorded187,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 XS Auto110,325 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 WVN
MakeSaab
Model900 XS Auto
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 187,677 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 187,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 174,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 174,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 168,666 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 168,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS Auto?

Based on 781 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
7,159
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
position lamp(s) not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 25
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N857 WVN is a 1995 Saab 900 XS Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 XS Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 110,325 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 XS Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N857 WVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 XS Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N857 WVN registered?

N857 WVN is a 1995 Saab 900 XS Auto, first registered on 7 December 1995.

Is N857 WVN safe to buy?

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