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N146 OYY

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,423 mi
Last recorded169,423 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 OYY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 169,423 miles

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

corrosion breaking out to nsr door shut within seat belt prescribed area

exhaust deteriorating at rear

nsr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 169,416 miles

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

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

corrosion breaking out to nsr door shut within seat belt prescribed area

exhaust deteriorating at rear

nsr outer brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 169,065 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 169,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 167,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 159,836 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 152,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 149,273 miles

o/s/r brake slight judder

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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N146 OYY is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N146 OYY, 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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What year was N146 OYY registered?

N146 OYY is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N146 OYY safe to buy?

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