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N957 FVF

1995 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 FVF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,679 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 86,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,752 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,752 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,667 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,915 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f floor slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted and low on pressure

n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

oil leaks from engine and gear box

Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f floor slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted and low on pressure

n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

oil leaks from engine and gear box

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,694 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 67,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,057 miles

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 31 Jul 2010 59,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,496 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,493 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear shock cover insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,827 miles

harsh grinding noise nsf on initial drive

osf seat tilt release faulty

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,648 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is low on tread on inner edge

o/s/f seat tilt release lever is not working to allow access to rear

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim causing slight distortion

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 40,545 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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N957 FVF is a 1995 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N957 FVF, 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 N957 FVF registered?

N957 FVF is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N957 FVF safe to buy?

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