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N166 PVK

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,565 mi
Last recorded135,565 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 PVK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 135,565 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 135,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 132,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 132,222 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 129,021 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 129,011 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 128,005 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 115,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 115,825 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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N166 PVK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N166 PVK, 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 N166 PVK registered?

N166 PVK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N166 PVK safe to buy?

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