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N898 LSE

1995 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,060 mi
Last recorded79,060 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 LSE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor at seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 74,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 74,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 74,470 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear section rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,342 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 71,336 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions x2 (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions x2 (5.2.3 (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,BOTH PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan grommet hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 64,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear in securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan around grommet (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 64,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor channel section (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear in securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan around grommet (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks between tread grooves

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks between tread grooves

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor is holed

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipes due to applied protection(grease)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 61,326 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks between tread grooves

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks between tread grooves

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor is holed

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipes due to applied protection(grease)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,943 miles

front tyres are perished between tread

spare wheel well is slightly corroded (around grommit)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres are perished between tread

spare wheel well is slightly corroded (around grommit)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre is cracked in tread grooves

osf tyre is cracked in tread grooves

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to applied protection (grease)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,789 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 48,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,211 miles

Radiator leaking coolant.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,094 miles

advise front brake imbalance near limit 22%

Fail 1 Aug 2006 46,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,628 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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N898 LSE is a 1995 Saab 900 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N898 LSE, 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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N898 LSE is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 15 August 1995.

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