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N179 NTL

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,396 mi
Last recorded113,396 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 NTL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 113,396 miles

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

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

all shock absorbers soft

centre to rear exhaust corroded

unable to access both sides sills as covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,137 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both sides front floors damaged (ouside of prescribed areas)

unable to access condition of sills as plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r has steel wheel fitted

windscreen washers weak jets

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,568 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside front indicator slightly insecure

offside rear inner position light does not work

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 21 Sep 2010 107,568 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside front indicator slightly insecure

offside rear inner position light does not work

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 5 Oct 2009 106,489 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 106,489 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

front registration plate cracked

offside front indicator lamp loose

offside rear brake hose has a corroded ferrule

park brake lever travel becoming excessive

Pass 26 Sep 2008 99,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 99,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 93,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 93,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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N179 NTL is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N179 NTL, 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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N179 NTL is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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