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N179 OYK

1971 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,979 mi
Last recorded128,979 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1971 Saab 90098,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 OYK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 128,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 122,543 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 122,482 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 115,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 111,092 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 111,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2008 104,472 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 90,761 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,397 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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N179 OYK is a 1971 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 98,165 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 N179 OYK, 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 55 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N179 OYK registered?

N179 OYK is a 1971 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N179 OYK safe to buy?

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