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N987 KGA

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,898 mi
Last recorded102,898 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 KGA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,898 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes covered in grease,therefore unable to assess properly

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front & nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

SRS malfunction indicator lamp is on

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 102,898 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes covered in grease,therefore unable to assess properly

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front & nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

SRS malfunction indicator lamp is on

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 102,160 miles

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Nov 2011 102,158 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,676 miles

brake pipe in engine compartment slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 100,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipe in engine compartment slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,370 miles

offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriortated

Pass 14 Nov 2008 98,156 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 96,604 miles

rear brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2007 96,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 95,209 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded at offside rear across axle

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Fail 7 Nov 2006 95,209 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pipe slightly corroded at offside rear across axle

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 23 Nov 2005 92,728 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 92,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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N987 KGA is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N987 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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N987 KGA is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 14 August 1995.

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