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N873 WVN

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 WVN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 144,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 144,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 133,454 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside

Fail 15 Sep 2010 133,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside

Pass 13 Jan 2010 128,440 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 128,436 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 124,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to see brake pipes , covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jan 2009 124,167 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to see brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 14 Jan 2008 115,575 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 115,575 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 109,992 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 103,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 103,705 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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N873 WVN is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N873 WVN, 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 N873 WVN registered?

N873 WVN is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 7 December 1995.

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