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N168 NGP

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,168 mi
Last recorded116,168 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 NGP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 116,168 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 111,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,181 miles

both rear springs corroded

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge

n/s/r wheel slight binding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

rear exhaust clamp broke

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 97,063 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear offside rear tyres have cracking on side walls

Fail 11 Mar 2014 92,419 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear offside rear tyres have cracking on side walls

Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

slight play in steering columb

Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,782 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside branes noisy when wheel turned asdvise closer inspection

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

slight play in steering columb

washer fluid low warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,247 miles

slight power steering fluid leak

both rear tyres out of shape

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 12 Mar 2012 83,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres out of shape

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,152 miles

handbrake could be better

high level brake light incomplete

nearside rear tyre out of shape

slight leak on power steering

Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,721 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,151 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,906 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 60,906 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,108 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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N168 NGP is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N168 NGP, 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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N168 NGP is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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