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N143 DWE

1996 Saab 900 S

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,084 mi
Last recorded154,084 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 DWE
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 154,084 miles

corrosion present on rear discs

crack in front number plate

Oil leak

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipe flexi ferules

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill trims fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2008 154,084 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipe flexi ferules

corrosion present on rear discs

crack in front number plate

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill trims fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 145,413 miles

SRS light on

engine stop light on

n/s/f headlight aim poor

o/s/f seat belt cover loose

rear exhaust joint poor

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N143 DWE is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N143 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N143 DWE registered?

N143 DWE is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N143 DWE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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