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N980 KGA

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,469 mi
Last recorded78,469 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 KGA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 78,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,913 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel filter rusty

warning lights on dash on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,913 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel filter rusty

warning lights on dash on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,419 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut.not to excess

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,377 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,895 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,103 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,072 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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N980 KGA is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N980 KGA, 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 N980 KGA registered?

N980 KGA is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N980 KGA safe to buy?

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