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N172 PVK

1996 Saab 900

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,338 mi
Last recorded183,338 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 PVK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 183,338 miles

Advise drivers seat does not tilt to allow passengers into rear of car

Advise engine light on dash

Advise rear exhaust rusty

Advise rear tyres low

Advise temporary fuel cap fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 183,338 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Advise drivers seat does not tilt to allow passengers into rear of car

Advise engine light on dash

Advise rear exhaust rusty

Advise rear tyres low

Advise temporary fuel cap fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 171,000 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Advise drivers seat does not tilt forward

Advise front fog lights do not work

Advise nearside inner arch rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2010 155,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

engine light on

smell fuel but no leak found

Fail 22 Oct 2010 155,796 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

engine light on

smell fuel but no leak found

Fail 12 Aug 2010 154,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Advise both front tyres have splits in tread on inside edge, Possible alignment problem?

Advise engine leaking oil on to off side suspension and subframe

Advise engine light on dash

Advise gear oil leaking

Advise indercator bulbs going white

Advise near side inner arch starting to rust

Advise rear inner side lights not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,651 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 142,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 126,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 115,405 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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N172 PVK is a 1996 Saab 900 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N172 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 N172 PVK registered?

N172 PVK is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N172 PVK safe to buy?

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