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N14 SUN

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,267 mi
Last recorded131,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 SUN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2015 131,267 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND CUTS ON TREAD

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 131,267 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 17 Jun 2014 122,707 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Fail 17 Jun 2014 122,707 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,473 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING MORE ON INNER PADS

Fail 3 Apr 2013 116,396 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various dents and scratches

Pass 29 Mar 2012 108,740 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

Fail 29 Mar 2012 108,740 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER TATTY OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

Fail 1 Apr 2011 97,742 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,742 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 11 Jun 2010 91,101 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 90,416 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,208 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,382 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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N14 SUN is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 N14 SUN, 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 N14 SUN registered?

N14 SUN is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N14 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 SUN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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