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N979 SMV

1995 Saab 900 S Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,253 mi
Last recorded137,253 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 S Turbo126,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 SMV
MakeSaab
Model900 S Turbo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 137,253 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

minor power stearing leak

nearside non obligatory mirror cracked

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

nearside rear disc corroded

offside headlamp lens cracked but not affecting beam pattern

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

offside rear disc corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2006 132,264 miles

all rear metal brake pipe feralls corroded

both rear coil spring prescribed areas corroded

fuel cap damaged but still sealing

off side steering rack end bush worn

rear section of exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

very slight power steering fluid leak from off side of steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2006 132,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

all rear metal brake pipes feralls corroded

both rear coil springs prescribed area corroded

engine management light on

engine missfire at revs

fuel cap damaged but not effecting seal

off side steering rack end bush worn

rear section of exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

slight power steering leak from near side of steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2005 126,237 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S Turbo?

Based on 880 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
5,653
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
178
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 59
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
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N979 SMV is a 1995 Saab 900 S Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 S Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 126,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N979 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 S Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N979 SMV registered?

N979 SMV is a 1995 Saab 900 S Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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