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N918 AYD

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,408 mi
Last recorded138,408 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 AYD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 138,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 30 May 2014 138,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 136,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 136,031 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,938 miles

some play in top steering column mount

Fail 2 Aug 2012 131,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some play in top steering column mount

Pass 1 Aug 2011 125,726 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 118,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 118,225 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 116,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 115,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 113,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 110,297 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 110,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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N918 AYD is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N918 AYD, 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 N918 AYD registered?

N918 AYD is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 26 August 1995.

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