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N887 MDG

1995 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,984 mi
Last recorded146,984 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 MDG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 146,984 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mounting slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 146,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mounting slight movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 138,889 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 138,889 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,766 miles

corrosion started in both rear wheel arches

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 131,766 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion started in both rear wheel arches

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 126,347 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 126,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 120,194 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 120,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,228 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 100,405 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 100,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 95,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers are slightly imballanced on effort.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorbers are slightly imballanced on effort.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,736 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 62,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 49,368 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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N887 MDG is a 1995 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N887 MDG, 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 N887 MDG registered?

N887 MDG is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N887 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N887 MDG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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