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N125 ENF

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,610 mi
Last recorded134,610 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 ENF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 134,610 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 134,610 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel hose insecure Filler and breather hose clips missing (7.2.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch, 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 130,972 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake cable mounting area deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 127,092 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps/filler neck clips corroded

lower arm bush wear

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 26 Nov 2014 125,571 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust and tank straps corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2014 125,561 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust and tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 123,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

tank straps and clips corroded

uneven wear rear tyres,nail n/s rear

Pass 5 Dec 2012 119,134 miles

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

filler neck clips corroded

tank straps corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 113,394 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear discs poor

fuel filter/connections corroded

o/s/r caliper corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2010 108,094 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 108,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,730 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 99,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 95,475 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,373 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,537 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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N125 ENF is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 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 N125 ENF, 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 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N125 ENF is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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