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N998 RPA

1995 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,459 mi
Last recorded145,459 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 RPA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 145,459 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r inner side light inop

Fail 3 Sep 2010 145,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 1 May 2009 138,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 122,442 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 122,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 108,095 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 105,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N998 RPA is a 1995 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N998 RPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N998 RPA registered?

N998 RPA is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 12 August 1995.

Is N998 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N998 RPA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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