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N931 DTU

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,806 mi
Last recorded125,806 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 DTU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 125,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 125,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 117,170 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 117,166 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 116,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

1 dampness on near side and off side steering rack gaiters

2 slight corrosion on near side and off side front brake pipes ferrules

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 113,553 miles

Engine oil on minimum mark

Fail 21 Jun 2006 113,553 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil on minimum mark on dipstick

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Neasrside front indicator lens damp on inside

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

Offside front headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly, refitted, now ok.

Offside front tyre vavle stem slightly misaligne and outer sidewall of tyre has a small cut, not deep enough to reach ply

Offside rear brake slightly binding but not affected brake test results

Offside steering rack gaitor slightly damp, possibly oil from another component

Oil leak from middle of engine, possibly gearbox oil

Power steering fluid pipe starting to perish (into resevoir)

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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N931 DTU is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N931 DTU, 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 N931 DTU registered?

N931 DTU is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 14 September 1995.

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