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XDZ 8396

1995 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,783 mi
Last recorded128,783 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 8396
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 128,783 miles

Air warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat sheild loose

O/s/f headlamp cracked but not effecting beam patten

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 128,783 miles

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

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

Air warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat sheild loose

O/s/f headlamp cracked but not effecting beam patten

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 119,782 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine lamp illuminated

offside headlamp lense damaged but not affecting beam image

srs lamp illuminated

warning lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Jul 2008 119,782 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine lamp illuminated

offside headlamp lense damaged but not affecting beam image

srs lamp illuminated

warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Aug 2007 111,972 miles

fuel cap in poor condition but still sealing

offside headlamp cracked but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 2 Apr 2007 109,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre on 2m

offside front headlamp glass slightly cracked but still secure

Pass 3 Jul 2006 101,392 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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XDZ 8396 is a 1995 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XDZ 8396, 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 XDZ 8396 registered?

XDZ 8396 is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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