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N881 SFH

1995 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,548 mi
Last recorded171,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000149,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN881 SFH
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 171,548 miles

both headlamps glass chipped

2 bulbs in high level brake light not working

all 4 discs pitted

all four springs corroding

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt

exhaust has slight blow

n/s head lamp condensing up

n/s wing indicator starting to show white lihgt

n/s/r door wont open from inside

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

washers weak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 161,413 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front screen cracked ... both front tyres rub arch liner

Fail 16 Jun 2011 161,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front screen cracked ... both front tyres rub arch liner

Pass 21 May 2010 153,900 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust clamp rubbing on axle

Fail 18 May 2010 153,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust clamp rubbing on axle

Pass 2 May 2009 147,926 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 143,266 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 143,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 135,923 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 135,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 126,839 miles

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

offside front tyre showing signs of sidwall cracking

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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N881 SFH is a 1995 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 149,530 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 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N881 SFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N881 SFH registered?

N881 SFH is a 1995 Saab 9000, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is N881 SFH safe to buy?

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