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N855 OYK

1971 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 Saab 90098,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 OYK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,932 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 99,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,227 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust support rubber deteriated

main silencer close to near side rear road spring

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 93,227 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust support rubber deteriated

main silencer close to near side rear road spring

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 82,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both number plates slightly deterated/damaged - suggest replacement

Fail 17 Feb 2010 82,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both number plates slightly deterated/damaged - suggest replacement

danger warning signal illuminated on screen

engine management warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,030 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 75,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

no access to rear from offside front (front seat not folding)

slight fading to front and rear number plates

slight play in steering column

various body and other panel damages

Oil leak

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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N855 OYK is a 1971 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N855 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 N855 OYK registered?

N855 OYK is a 1971 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N855 OYK safe to buy?

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